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n. (Abbr. MHC)

A group of genes that code for cell-surface histocompatibility antigens and are the principal determinants of tissue type and transplant compatibility.


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The genetic region that contains the loci of genes that determine the structure of the serologically defined (SD) and lymphocyte-defined (LD) transplantation antigens, genes that control the structure of the immune response-associated (Ia) antigens, and the immune response (Ir) genes that control the ability of an animal to respond immunologically to antigenic stimuli.

 

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(Abbr. MHC) A chromosomal segment that codes for cell-surface histocompatibility antigens and is the principal determinant of tissue type and transplant compatibility. Also called HLA complex.

 

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