Drawing of the major histocompatibility complex on chromosome 6, a gene-rich region that includes genes encoding H L A class 1 and 2 molecules

FIGURE 12.1Human Leukocyte Antigen Major Histocompatibility Complex

Genomic localization of the human major histocompatibility complex (MHC) on chromosome 6p21.3 and positions of the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class I (HLA-A, -B, -C) and class II (HLA-DR, -DQ, -DP) loci are shown.

SOURCE: Reference 44

From: CHAPTER 12, Genetics of Type 1 Diabetes

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