Translation guide
A protein complex involved in immune recognition; in Japanese, the English abbreviation 'HLA' is overwhelmingly more common than the full translated term.
human leukocyte antigen
The English abbreviation is standard in Japanese medical and scientific contexts.
Referring to the human leukocyte antigen system in medical, biological, or immunological contexts.
The English abbreviation 'HLA' is used almost exclusively in Japanese medical and scientific literature. It is understood by professionals and is the standard term.
We are searching for a donor with a matching HLA type.
The full Japanese translation. It is technically correct but rarely used in practice; mainly appears in formal documents or when explaining the term to non-specialists.
An even less common variant that includes '型' (type). It may be found in older or very formal texts, but is essentially obsolete.
In virtually all Japanese medical contexts, 'HLA' is used as a loanword. Using the full Japanese translation may sound overly formal or pedantic.
Polymorphisms in HLA genes are involved in disease susceptibility.
Human leukocyte antigens (HLA) play an important role in the immune response.
Analysis of human leukocyte type antigens is being advanced.