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MHC Polymorphism and Antigen Binding

HLA MHC complex

HLA MHC complex

The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system is the name of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in humans. The super locus contains a large number of genes related to immune system function in humans. This group of genes resides on chromosome 6, encodes cell-surface antigen-presenting proteins and has many other functions.

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