Minor Histocompatibility Loci

Genetic loci responsible for the encoding of histocompatibility antigens other than those encoded by the MAJOR HISTOCOMPATIBILITY COMPLEX. The antigens encoded by these genes are often responsible for graft rejection in cases where histocompatibility has been established by standard tests. The location of some of these loci on the X and Y chromosomes explains why grafts from males to females may be rejected while grafts from females to males are accepted. In the mouse roughly 30 minor histocompatibility loci have been recognized, comprising more than 500 genes.

Year introduced: 1983

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Tree Number(s): G05.360.340.024.380.625, G12.500.530

MeSH Unique ID: D008912

Entry Terms:

• Histocompatibility Loci, Minor
• Histocompatibility Locus, Minor
• Loci, Minor Histocompatibility
• Locus, Minor Histocompatibility
• Minor Histocompatibility Locus

Previous Indexing:

• H-2 Antigens (1978-1982)
• Histocompatibility Antigens (1973-1982)
• T Lymphocytes (1973-1982)

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Genetic Phenomena
Genetic Structures
Genome
Genome Components
Genetic Loci
Minor Histocompatibility Loci

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Immune System Phenomena
Immunogenetic Phenomena
Minor Histocompatibility Loci