Translation guide
A protein complex involved in immune recognition; in Japanese, the English abbreviation 'HLA' is overwhelmingly more common than the full translated term.
HLA
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.
HLA型が一致するドナーを探しています。
We are searching for a donor with a matching HLA type.
HLA遺伝子の多型が疾患感受性に関与している。
Polymorphisms in HLA genes are involved in disease susceptibility.
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.
ヒト白血球抗原（HLA）は免疫応答に重要な役割を果たす。
Human leukocyte antigens (HLA) play an important role in the immune response.
An even less common variant that includes '型' (type). It may be found in older or very formal texts, but is essentially obsolete.
ヒト白血球型抗原の解析が進められている。
Analysis of human leukocyte type antigens is being advanced.
In virtually all Japanese medical contexts, 'HLA' is used as a loanword. Using the full Japanese translation may sound overly formal or pedantic.