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The nucleotide sequence of a new DMB allele, DMB*0106.
Tissue antigens - 1 May 2000
McTernan C L, Mijovic C H, Cockram C S, Barnett A H
Abstract excerpt
The HLA-DM genes (DMA and DMB) are encoded in the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) on human chromosome 6. They are involved in the loading of antigenic peptide onto class II molecules as part of the class II antigen-processing and -presentation pathway. During a study of Oriental subjects (11 Chinese and 26 Japanese subjects), one Chinese subject was identified as having a new DMB allele using polymerase...
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