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HLA Genes: A Hallmark of Functional Genetic Variation and Complex Evolution.
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) - 1 Jan 2024
Lenz Tobias L
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The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) with its highly polymorphic HLA genes represents one of the most intensely studied genomic regions in the genome. MHC proteins play a key role in antigen-specific immunity and are associated with a wide range of complex diseases. Despite decades of research and many advances in the field, the characterization and interpretation of its genetic and genomic variability...
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