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Mhc I Beta Encoded Gene Class Alpha Subunit

Front What are the similarities and differences of MHC class I and class II?
Back ● Similarities: ○ Both are heterodimers ○ Both are made up of alpha and beta chains ○ Alpha subunits for both are encoded by the MHC gene ● Differences: ○ Beta subunit in MHC I is encoded by beta-2 microglobulin gene and is constant across all MHC I molecules ○ Beta subunit in MHC II is encoded by the MHC gene

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