HLA and Disease: A Comprehensive Overview

Edited by Drs. Julio Delgado and Eszter Lazar-Molnar, this issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine delves into the intricate relationship between HLA and various diseases. The publication explores a range of topics, including the impact of next-generation sequencing (NGS) on HLA and disease association studies, advancements in HLA typing, and the evolution of HLA antibody testing.

Furthermore, the issue covers the diversity of killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors and their role in diseases, technical aspects of crossmatching in transplantation, HLA markers in celiac disease, HLA associations in drug hypersensitivity reactions, and the role of HLA in bone marrow transplantation. Additionally, it discusses post-transplant monitoring, HLA epitope matching in transplantation, and the significance of molecular testing in post-transplant monitoring.

Published by Elsevier, the 1st edition of this publication was released on December 7, 2018. It is available in English and features the ISBN-10: 0323642209 and ISBN-13: 978-0323642200. This comprehensive guide is essential for researchers, scientists, and healthcare professionals seeking to understand the complex interplay between HLA and diseases.