H-2

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005063",
  "term": "H-2",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) found in mice, located on chromosome 17. This gene complex encodes cell-surface proteins that are responsible for recognizing foreign substances and presenting processed antigens to T-cells, initiating an adaptive immune response. The human equivalent of the mouse H-2 complex is the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "major histocompatibility complex"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1172 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/h-2/"
}