Genes of the major histocompatibility complex highlight interactions of the innate and adaptive immune system
Background A well-functioning immune defence is crucial for fitness, but our knowledge about the immune system and its complex interactions is still limited. Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules are involved in T-cell mediated adaptive immune responses, but MHC is also highly upregulated...
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PeerJ Inc.
2017-08-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/3679.pdf |