Generation of MHC class II diversity by intra- and intergenic recombination.

doi:10.1111/j.1600-065x.1995.tb00667.x

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Generation of MHC class II diversity by intra- and intergenic recombination.

Immunological reviews - 1 Feb 1995

Andersson L, Mikko S

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The occurrence and significance of recombination events in the generation of MHC class II diversity were discussed. Evidence that intragenic recombination has contributed to the generation of allelic diversity at a DRB locus in the moose was presented. Intergenic recombination (i.e. exchange of s...

Topics

Amino Acid Sequence
Animals
Genes, MHC Class II
Genetic Variation
Molecular Sequence Data
Recombination, Genetic

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