Gene clusters and the HLA system.

doi:10.1002/9780470720486.ch9

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Gene clusters and the HLA system.

Ciba Foundation symposium - 1 Jan 2000

Bodmer W F

Abstract excerpt

The major human histocompatibility, or HLA system, is now known to include a number of closely linked loci controlling cell surface specificities, components of the complement system and immune response. Three loci, HLA-A, B and C, control serological determinants found on nearly all cells; a fou...

Topics

Alleles
Biological Evolution
DNA
Gene Frequency
Genes
Genetic Linkage
HLA Antigens
Humans
Macromolecular Substances
Molecular Weight
beta 2-Microglobulin

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