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Evolution of HLA class-II polymorphism in primates: The DQA locus

  • MHC Class II Genes and Molecules, Symposium (Part III)
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  1. Department of Medical Genetics Biomedical Center, University of Uppsala, Box 589, S-751 23, Uppsala, (Sweden)

    Ulf B. Gyllensten

  2. Department of Human Genetics, Cetus Corporation, Emeryville, Calif., USA

    Henry A. Erlich

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Gyllensten, U.B., Erlich, H.A. Evolution of HLA class-II polymorphism in primates: The DQA locus. Immunol Res 9, 223–233 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02918181

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