HLA-DRB1 alleles and cervical cancer: A meta-analysis of 36 case-control studies

•Meta-analysis of HLA-DRB1 alleles with cervical cancer in diverse ancestry population.•A total of 36 case-control studies were included in this meta-analysis.•HLA-DRB1*04:01, DRB1*09, DRB1*10:01, DRB1*11:01, DRB1*15, DRB1*15:01, & DRB1*15:02 increased cervical cancer risk.•HLA-DRB1*04:06, DRB1*12:02, DRB1*13, DRB1*13:01, DRB1*13:02 & DRB1*14:4 exerted a protective effect.