Determination of HLA Epitopes

Authors

Bethany S. Fredline, Brigham Young University
Dr. Keith Crandall, Brigham Young University

Keywords

HLA epitopes, pneumonia, Human Leukocyte Antigen

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

Abstract

On June 5, 1981, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its first warning about a relatively rare form of pneumonia among a small group of young gay men in Los Angeles. Eventually the pneumonia was connected to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, better known as AIDS. The causative agent of AIDS was a human retrovirus later known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The HIV/AIDS epidemic has contributed to the death of 22 million people since its emergence roughly twenty years ago. Currently, 42 million people worldwide are living with either HIV or AIDS.

Recommended Citation

Fredline, Bethany S. and Crandall, Dr. Keith (2013) "Determination of HLA Epitopes," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1021.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1021