Definition: Genetic loci in the vertebrate major histocompatibility complex which encode polymorphic characteristics not related to immune responsiveness or complement activity, e.g., B loci (chicken), DLA (dog), GPLA (guinea pig), H-2 (mouse), RT-1 (rat), HLA-A, -B, and -C class I genes of man.
mhc stands for "Major Histocompatibility Complex"; DF: note short X ref
Other names MHC Class I Genes; Genes, HLA Class I; Genes, H-2 Class I; Genes, Class I; Class I Genes; H 2 Class I Genes; Genes, H 2 Class I; Gene, Class I; Class I Gene; HLA Class I Genes; H-2 Class I Genes
