The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a large locus on vertebrate DNA containing a set of closely linked polymorphic genes that code for cell surface...
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Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes code for cell surface proteins that facilitate an organism's immune response to pathogens as well as its ability...
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MHC class I (redirect from Major histocompatibility complex class I)
MHC class I molecules are one of two primary classes of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules (the other being MHC class II) and are found on...
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MHC class II (redirect from Major histocompatibility complex class II)
MHC Class II molecules are a class of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules normally found only on professional antigen-presenting cells such...
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of a set of genes called human leukocyte antigens (HLA), or major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Each individual expresses many unique HLA proteins on...
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Major histocompatibility complex, class II, DQ alpha 1, also known as HLA-DQA1, is a human gene present on short arm of chromosome 6 (6p21.3) and also...
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is a signal of immunological health. Women prefer men with major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genotypes and odor different from themselves especially...
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Major histocompatibility complex class I-related gene protein (MR1) is a non-classical MHC class I protein, that binds vitamine metabolites (intermediates...
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can influence mate choice include pathogen stress and the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Charles Darwin first expressed his ideas on sexual selection...
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affects the sexual attraction of insects and mammals. The major histocompatibility complex genes are important for the immune system, and appear to play...
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rejection less frequently than those of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Minor histocompatibility antigens (MiHAs) are diverse, short segments...
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physiological effects and a partial resistance to malaria. Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes exhibit extensive variation, generally attributed...
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Human leukocyte antigen (redirect from HLA complex)
The HLA system is also known as the human version of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) found in many animals. Mutations in HLA genes may be...
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may be important in vertebrate animals for heterosis is the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Vertebrates inherit several copies of both MHC class...
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(February 1995). "The three-dimensional structure of a class I major histocompatibility complex molecule missing the alpha 3 domain of the heavy chain". Proceedings...
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their discovery and characterisation of the genes making the major histocompatibility complex. Using the money from his Nobel Prize and a grant from the...
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chromosome 6p21.3. HLA is a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) antigen specific to humans. HLA-A is one of three major types of human MHC class I transmembrane...
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is a class I surface molecule encoded by the B locus in the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) on chromosome 6 and presents antigenic peptides (derived...
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4049/jimmunol.140.11.4024. PMID 3131426. "Entrez Gene: HLA-E major histocompatibility complex, class I, E". Braud VM, Allan DS, O'Callaghan CA, Söderström...
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is a condition caused by mutations in certain genes of the major histocompatibility complex or involved with the processing and presentation of MHC molecules...
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MHC class III is a group of proteins belonging the class of major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Unlike other MHC types such as MHC class I and MHC class...
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different molecules. Major histocompatibility complex Human leukocyte antigen HLA-DP "Entrez Gene: HLA-DPA1 major histocompatibility complex, class II, DP alpha...
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groove of a histocompatibility molecule. The complex has been compared to a "hot dog in a bun".[citation needed] Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) T...
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Major histocompatibility complex, class II, DR beta 4, also known as HLA-DRB4, is a human gene. The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the HLA class...
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correctly, and to do this it is required to recognize the body’s major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in a process known as positive selection. The thymocyte...
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Thornhill, Randy; Miller, Robert D.; Olp, Jon J. (2006). "Major Histocompatibility Complex Alleles, Sexual Responsivity, and Unfaithfulness in Romantic...
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Major histocompatibility complex, class II, DQ beta 1, also known as HLA-DQB1, is a human gene and also denotes the genetic locus that contains this gene...
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Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the "discovery of the major histocompatibility complex genes which encode cell surface protein molecules important...
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translocation and selection by major histocompatibility complex class I (MHC-I) molecules. Stable peptide-MHC I complexes are released to the cell surface...
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cells recognise their target antigens in combination with major histocompatibility complex (MHC) proteins. Viruses infect host cells and reproduce inside...
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