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Major Histocompatibility Complex and Histocompatibility Antigens: Definition and Functions, Quizzes of Immunology

Clemson University Immunology

Definitions and functions of various terms related to the major histocompatibility complex (mhc) and histocompatibility antigens. Topics include major histocompatibility antigens, major histocompatibility complex, cass i and class ii genes, polygeny, mhc genes expression, polymorphism, isotypes, genetic polymorphism, mhc allotype, human mhcs, haplotypes, and various cell types and their functions. This information is essential for understanding the role of mhc in the immune system and the process of antigen presentation.

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TERM 1

Histocompatibility Antigen

DEFINITION 1

Antigens on tissues and cellsDetermine rejection when

grafted b/t 2 genetically different individuals

TERM 2

Major Histocompatibility Antigens

DEFINITION 2

Histocompatibility antigens that cause strong immune

responseMost important in rejection

TERM 3

Major Histocompatibility

Complex

DEFINITION 3

Collection of genes w/ long continuous stretch of DNA on

CHROMOSOME 6 Chromosome 17 in mice

TERM 4

Cass I Genes

(MHC)

DEFINITION 4

Encode glycoproteins on surface of nucleated cellsMajor fxn

of PRODUCTS is presentation of peptide antigens to Tc cells

TERM 5

Class II Genes

(MHC)

DEFINITION 5

Encode glycoproteins expressed on antigen presenting

cellsPresent processed antigenic peptides to Th cells

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