Medial histocompatibility antigens

Scand J Immunol. 1981 Dec;14(6):643-54. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3083.1981.tb00607.x.

Abstract

Medial histocompatibility (H) antigens are weak H antigens, recognized by unrestricted T cells; they differ thus from both major and minor H antigens. An example, Qed-1, is described in detail, and other known medial H antigens of the mouse are reviewed. The structural and genetic relationships of major and medial H antigens and their role in T cell recognition are discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antigens, T-Independent / genetics*
  • Epitopes / genetics
  • Genes
  • Genetic Linkage
  • Graft Rejection
  • H-2 Antigens / genetics
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class II / genetics
  • Humans
  • Major Histocompatibility Complex
  • Mice
  • Rats
  • Skin Transplantation
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Tissue Distribution

Substances

  • Antigens, T-Independent
  • Epitopes
  • H-2 Antigens
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class II