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Minor Histocompatibility Complex

In addition to the (MHC), there are other genes that encode antigens that may be responsible for rejection. This is shown by several observations;

Obviously structures other than MHC can be recognised by T cells to activate the immune response. Many of theses genes have been identified and are lumped together as the minor histocaompatibility complex (MiHC).



Adrian P. Ireland 2004-02-17