HLA‐C expression level in both unstimulated and stimulated human umbilical vein endothelial cells is defined by allotype

Human leukocyte antigens (HLA) are present on the surface of all nucleated cells, with the level of expression dependent on the particular HLA locus, the cell type and cellular activation state. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) are easily isolated from umbilical cords and may aid our understanding of HLA expression on the vascular endothelium in the setting of transplantation. Endothelial cells on the donor‐recipient interface...