Human leukocyte antigen

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005422",
  "term": "Human leukocyte antigen",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A set of cell surface proteins encoded by genes on chromosome 6 in humans, responsible for the regulation of the immune system. These proteins present peptides to T-cells, enabling the immune system to distinguish between self and non-self. They are also known as the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in humans.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "major histocompatibility complex class I molecule",
    "major histocompatibility complex class II molecule",
    "major histocompatibility complex"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1178 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/human-leukocyte-antigen/"
}