title: [The HLA gene complex].
abstract: The genetic structure of the HLA gene complex, which represents the major histocompatibility complex of man, is described. The polymorphisms at the various HLA loci as well as the biologic function of the HLA system with respect to the immune response are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Universitätsklinik für Blutgruppenserologie und Transfusionsmedizin, AKH der Stadt Wien, Universitätskliniken, Osterreich.
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Mayr
mesh_terms: D000483:Alleles; D002874:Chromosome Mapping; D005805:Genes, MHC Class I / Q000235:genetics; D005802:Genes, MHC Class II / Q000235:genetics; D006680:HLA Antigens / Q000235:genetics* / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence / Q000235:genetics; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic; D012150:Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length
chemical_list: D006680:HLA Antigens
vernacular_title: Der HLA-Genkomplex.