The Majority of Cross-Reactive Alloantibodies Detect HLA Specificities of Allelic

question 21

True/False

The majority of cross-reactive alloantibodies detect HLA specificities of allelic molecules coded by the same locus.

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Rare

Uncommon or infrequent in occurrence; something that is not found in a high frequency or quantity.

Gelatinous Consistency

A characteristic of a substance having a jelly-like texture, often found in various biological tissues.

Glycosaminoglycans

Long linear polysaccharides found in the extracellular matrix and cell surfaces, important for the structural integrity of tissues.

Collagen

A protein that provides structure and strength to various connective tissues in the body, including skin, ligaments, tendons, and bones.