How do you keep track of basic information on the proteins you work with? Where do you find details of their physicochemical properties, amino acid sequences, and structure? Are you tired of scanning review articles, primary papers and databases to locate that elusive fact? The Academic Press FactsBook series has established itself as the best source of easily-accessible and accurate facts about protein groups. Described as 'A growing series of excellent manuals' by Molecular Medicine Today , and 'Essential works of reference' by Trends in Biochemical Sciences , the FactsBooks have become the most popular comprehensive data resources available. Using an easy-to-follow format, the FactsBooks will keep you up-to-date with the latest advances in structure, amino acid sequences, physicochemical properties and biological activity. Meticulously researched and compiled by experts in the field, keeping abreast of developments has never been so easy! The HLA FactsBook presents up-to-date and comprehensive information on the HLA genes. Fourteen introductory chapters provide an invaluable guide to the basic structure, function and genetics of the HLA genes, as well as to the nomenclature and methods used for HLA typing. This is followed by entries on all the polymorphic components of the HLA system, including HLA-A, -B, -C, -E, -F, -G, -DM, -DO, -DP, -DQ and -DR allotypes. Entries provide information on: * current listing of alleles identified * serological specificity of allotypes * identity of material sequenced including ethnic origin * database accession numbers * population distribution * peptide binding specificities * T cell epitopes * amino acid sequences of allotypes * key references.