HLA-DR51 is a HLA-DR serotype that recognizes the antigens encoded by the minor DR locus HLA-DRB5.
DRB3, DRB4, and DRB5 are minor DR beta encoding loci, they have been recognized as having distinct evolution,[1] having diverged from DRB1 approximately 4 million years ago.[2]
DRB5 locus is only apparent in a small subset of DR haplotypes, and most individuals lack DRB5.
DRB5* is subdivided into two allele groups, DRB5*01 and DRB5*02. B5*01 encodes 14 alleles and 11 isoforms. B5*02 encoded 4 alleles that can generate 4 isoforms. Only 3 of these have been surveyed by serotyping. There are numerous null genes at this locus.
DRB5*01 allele group
14 Alleles: 11 proteins, 2 Nulls
DR51 Serotype: *0101, *0102
Serotype unknown: *0103 to *0107, *0109, *0110 to *0113
Nulls: *0108N, *0110N
DRB5*02 allele group
4 Alleles: 4 proteins
DR51 Serotype: *0202,
Serotype unknown: *0203 to *0205
Associated diseases
DR51 serotype is positively associated with The following HLA-DRB5 alleles are associated with disease:
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