Abstract The Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) genes encode proteins that initiate
the adaptive immune response by presenting pathogen‐derived antigenic peptides to T …

The genes of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) are a key component of the
adaptive immune system and among the most variable loci in the vertebrate genome …

The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a large genetic region with many genes,
including the highly polymorphic classical class I and II genes that play crucial roles in …

The genes of the major histocompatibility complex are the most polymorphic genes in
vertebrates, with more than 1,000 alleles described in human populations. How this …

Loss of genetic variation may render populations more vulnerable to pathogens due to
inbreeding depression and depletion of variation in genes responsible for immunity against …

During the last decade, our understanding of the immune system of ectothermic vertebrates
has advanced significantly. It is now clear that all jawed vertebrates are equipped with the …

Genes of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) encode proteins that recognize foreign
antigens and are thus crucial for immune response. In a population of a single host species …

Adaptive genetic variations are key for understanding evolutionary processes influencing
invasions. However, we have limited knowledge on how adaptive genetic diversity in …

Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) genes code for proteins involved in the incitation of
the adaptive immune response in vertebrates, which is achieved through binding …

Elucidating how natural selection promotes local adaptation in interaction with migration,
genetic drift and mutation is a central aim of evolutionary biology. While several conceptual …