Roles of the HLA-G gene and its polymorphisms in renal transplantation.
Human leukocyte antigen-G (HLA-G) is a nonclassical major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class Ib molecule that plays a critical role in immune tolerance, primarily by promoting immune escape and inducing T-cell anergy. Early studies of HLA-G focused mainly on its function during pregnancy, where it is essential for...