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MHC Class II Gene
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A family of genes expressed mainly by antigen presenting cells that encode major histocompatibility complex proteins and are involved in the presentation of fragments from phagocytized extracellular proteins to cytotoxic lymphocytes. [ ]
Term info
Label
MHC Class II Gene
Synonyms
- Class II MHC
- MHC Class II
- MHC Class II Gene
Gene Encodes Product
MHC Class II Protein
Legacy Concept Name
MHC_Class-II_Gene
Preferred Name
MHC Class II Gene
Semantic Type
Gene or Genome
UMLS CUI
C0017349
code
C16616