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HLA 1990.

W R Mayr
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The HLA system encompasses approximately one thousandth of the human genome and contains a series of closely linked loci coding for molecules which provide the context for the recognition of antigens by T lymphocytes. Within the HLA system, several phenotypically expressed and genomic polymorphisms can be distinguished. These polymorphisms are described and the main objectives for the future research are discussed.

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W R Mayr. 1990. HLA 1990.. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01744132

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