Immunogenetics and Transplantation Flashcards
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Q
Define the human Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)
A
- A family of genes on a single chromosome
- Code for histocompatibility antigens
- AKA: Human leukocyte antigen (HLA)
Most important: HLA-A, B, and D — HLA-DR = greatest concern for transplanters
