HLA population genetics.

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The HLA system has been extensively studied from an evolutionary perspective. The region contains a number of closely linked genes whose products control a variety of functions concerned with the regulation of immune responses. In addition, the genetic predisposition to over 40 diseases maps to this region. A number of observations indicate that strong selection is acting on the HLA region, including its...

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