HLA-DQB1
HLA-DQB1
HLA-DQB1 (pronounced as H-L-A-D-Q-B-One) is a gene that provides instructions for making a protein that plays a critical role in the immune system. HLA-DQB1 is part of a family of genes called the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) complex.
Etymology
The term HLA-DQB1 is an abbreviation for Human Leukocyte Antigen - DQ Beta 1. The HLA complex helps the immune system distinguish the body's own proteins from proteins made by foreign invaders such as viruses and bacteria.
Function
The HLA-DQB1 gene belongs to the HLA (human leukocyte antigen) complex on chromosome 6. This complex is integral to the immune system's function. The protein produced by the HLA-DQB1 gene plays a crucial role in the immune system's ability to recognize and respond to foreign substances.
Related Terms
- HLA (human leukocyte antigen): A group of genes that provide instructions for making proteins that play a critical role in the immune system.
- Gene: The basic physical and functional unit of heredity.
- Protein: Large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body.
- Immune System: A complex network of cells, tissues, organs, and the substances they make that helps the body fight infections and other diseases.
- Chromosome: A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on HLA-DQB1
- Wikipedia's article - HLA-DQB1
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