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The document discusses immunogenetics and the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). It notes that MHC molecules can be class I or class II, and each locus expresses hundreds of different molecules due to polymorphism. The structures of HLA class I and II molecules are described. HLA alleles inherited from each parent form a haplotype. MHC genes follow Mendelian inheritance patterns and the alleles are codominantly expressed. The document also discusses direct and indirect allorecognition in host immune re
- Author
- Raluca Stirban
- Language
- EN