What is the Origin of HLA Complex?

The term is rooted in the fact that these antigens were first identified on leukocytes (white blood cells). The HLA system is the human equivalent of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) found in other vertebrates. Its primary function is self-recognition and immune defense.

What is the Mechanism of HLA Complex?

HLA molecules function as antigen-presenting receptors. Class I HLA molecules present peptides derived from inside the cell to cytotoxic T-cells, while Class II HLA molecules present extracellularly derived peptides to helper T-cells. Specific HLA alleles can present self-antigens in a way that is mistakenly recognized as foreign, driving an inappropriate immune response and forming the molecular basis for autoimmune predisposition.

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HLA Complex

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The Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) complex is a critical group of genes located on chromosome 6 that encode proteins essential for regulating the immune system in humans. These proteins are expressed on the surface of most cells and are responsible for presenting antigens to T-lymphocytes, initiating the immune response. The high polymorphism of the HLA complex is fundamental to tissue compatibility and disease susceptibility.

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