Label:
Chromosome 6: HLA genes and the human immune system, Matt Ridley
Description:
Interviewee: Matt Ridley
DNAi Location:
Genome>tour>genome spots>Immunity genes
Location: chromosome 6
gene name: HLA
Some 220 different genes comprise what is known as the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) gene complex. These genes are responsible for making proteins that reside on our cell’s surfaces and guard against invasion by foreign matter such as bacteria or viruses. These same genes are suspected of playing a role in certain autoimmune diseases.
Biological elements:
chromosome 6, HLA genes
Concepts precesses:
immune system
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