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chromosome 6
genetics
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human leukocyte antigens
- In human leukocyte antigen
…of which occur on chromosome 6. HLA genes are divided into three distinct groups: class I, class II, and class III. The possibility of numerous variations in these genes serves a key role in providing the immune system with the ability to defend against a wide range of antigens.
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schizophrenia
- In schizophrenia: Theories on the origin of schizophrenia
…in persons with schizophrenia, including chromosomes 6 and 22. In the case of chromosome 6, it is thought that the interaction of these variants—many of which occur in a region of the chromosome that contains the major histocompatibility complex, a group of genes associated with regulating responses of the immune…
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