Immune response genes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005649",
  "term": "Immune response genes",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Genes that encode proteins involved in the recognition, processing, and presentation of antigens, thereby influencing the magnitude and specificity of an immune response. These genes are often highly polymorphic, contributing to individual differences in immune reactivity. The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes are a prime example of immune response genes.",
  "synonyms": [
    "ir genes"
  ],
  "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 1184 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immune-response-genes/"
}