Phenomena and Processes

MHC Class II Genes

Genetic loci in the vertebrate major histocompatibility complex that encode polymorphic products which control the immune response to specific antigens. The genes are found in the HLA-D region in humans and include H-2M, I-A, and I-E loci in mice.

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Genetic loci in the vertebrate major histocompatibility complex that encode polymorphic products which control the immune response to specific antigens. The genes are found in the HLA-D region in humans and include H-2M, I-A, and I-E loci in mice.

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6 entry terms
  • Class II Genes
  • Genes, Class II
  • Genes, HLA Class II
  • Genes, MHC Class II
  • Class II Gene
  • Gene, Class II

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Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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1992 (1978); use GENES, IMMUNE RESPONSE 1978-1991

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  • Genes (1966-1977)
  • Genes, Structural (1968-1977)

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  1. G05.360w.340w.024.340w.610w.600
  2. G05.360w.340w.024.380w.500w.600
  3. G12.500.500w.600

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  1. National Library of Medicine. MHC Class II Genes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005802. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005802
  2. MHC Class II Genes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71131423