Genes, MHC Class I

**Definition:** Genetic loci in the vertebrate major histocompatibility complex which encode polymorphic characteristics not related to immune responsiveness or complement activity, e.g., B loci (chicken), DLA (dog), GPLA (guinea pig), H-2 (mouse), RT-1 (rat), HLA-A, -B, and -C class I genes of man.

**Tree numbers:** - G05.360.340.024.340.610.595 - G05.360.340.024.380.500.595 - G12.500.500.595

**Synonyms:** - Genes, Class I - Class I Genes - MHC Class I Genes