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Gene Symbol HLA-C
Synonyms D6S204 | HLA-JY3 | HLAC | HLC-C | MHC | PSORS1
Gene Description HLA-C, major histocompatibility complex, class I, C, is a highly polymorphic gene, which plays a role in the presentation of antigens to the immune system (PMID: 17326240, PMID: 21355865). HLA-C loss of heterozygosity has been identified in lung adenocarcinoma (PMID: 29107330).
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