Abstract
The ability of an organism to distinguish self from nonself is determined by a cluster of genes located in the major histocompatibility complex. Recent advances in molecular genetics and cellular immunology have begun to elucidate the mechanisms responsible for immune response regulation. In this review article, the genetic organization of the murine and human major histocompatibility complexes and the manner by which their gene products modulate immune responsiveness are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 172-181 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Surgical Research |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1985 |