Genes, MHC Class II

**Definition:** Genetic loci in the vertebrate major histocompatibility complex that encode polymorphic products which control the immune response to specific antigens. The genes are found in the HLA-D region in humans and include H-2M, I-A, and I-E loci in mice.

**Tree numbers:** - G05.360.340.024.340.610.600 - G05.360.340.024.380.500.600 - G12.500.500.600

**Synonyms:** - Class II Genes - Genes, Class II - Genes, HLA Class II - MHC Class II Genes