HLA MHC complex
The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system is the name of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in humans. The super locus contains a large number of genes related to immune system function in humans. This group of genes resides on chromosome 6, encodes cell-surface antigen-presenting proteins and has many other functions.
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