Why are human MHC genes referred to as HLA genes?

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1. Can celiac disease kill you?
2. How many HLA genes does a person have?
3. What are the functions of MHC I and MHC II?
4. What is HLA DR antibodies?
5. Why do all nucleated cells express MHC class 1?
6. Can HLA b27 change from negative to positive?
7. How is celiac disease inherited?
8. What do antigens do?
9. What is the first signal in T cell activation?
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