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Major Histocompatibility Complex Gene

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Major Histocompatibility Complex Gene Definition

A group of linked loci, collectively termed H-2 complex in the mouse and HLA complex in humans, that codes for cell-surface histocompatibility antigens and is the principal determinant of tissue type and transplant compatibility.

Major Histocompatibility Complex Gene Synonyms

Major Histocompatibility Complex Gene

Terms in Major Histocompatibility Complex Gene category

MHC Class-II Gene
MHC Class-I Gene



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