Identification of a new allele, HLA‐DRB1*1360, on a DRB5 haplotype in a Brazilian individual

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Abstract:  The application of DNA‐based methods for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genotyping has revealed an ever‐increasing degree of polymorphism within the HLA‐DRB loci and has resulted in the discovery of new alleles. We have identified a new DRB1 allele that was subsequently named DRB1*1360 by the WHO Nomenclature Committee. This allele is unusual for a DRB1*13 allele, as it is present on a DRB5 haplotype rather than the normal DRB3 haplotype found in association with DRB1*13 alleles.