class III antigens
class III an·ti·gens
non-cell-membrane molecules that are encoded by the S region of the major histocompatibility complex. These antigens are not involved in determining histocompatibility and include the complement proteins as well as certain cytokine genes that is, tumor necrosis factors α and β.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
class III an·ti·gens
(klas an'ti-jenz)Non-cell-membrane molecules that are encoded by the S region of the major histocompatibility complex. These antigens are not involved in determining histocompatibility and include the complement proteins.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012