Molecular Evolution of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (Nato a S I Series Series H, Cell Biology)

This volume provides the latest and most up-to-date information on the majorhistocompatibility complex in the different vertebrate classes from fishes to mammals. Its individual chapters provide stimulating new insights into the nature of Mhc variability, the manner of Mhc evolution; the importance of Mhc for understanding human evolution, and the interpretation of Mhc polymorphism.