HLA Alleles Imprint Distinct Biases in the Usage Preferences of TCR Vβ segments
Leonardo V. Castorina, Matthew T. Noakes, Lorenzo Pisani, Julia Greissl, Harlan Robins, Haiyin Chen‐Harris, Harus Jabran Zahid
This study identifies HLA allele-specific biases in TCR Vβ usage, showing germline-encoded preferences shape TCR-HLA compatibility and influence TCR-pHLA specificity.
bioRxiv · Mar 19, 2026 · PreprintImmunology