HLA-DRB1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human HLA-DRB1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 6p21.3 and is approximately 11 kb in length. This allele, which encodes HLA class II histocompatibility antigen, DRB1-4 beta chain protein, plays a role in the mediation of antigen presentation.

**Synonyms:** - DRB Gene - HLA DRB1 - Major Histocompatibility Complex, Class II, DR Beta 1 wt Allele