The major histocompatibility complex is the subject of much research in the immunology area. There is interest in the structure of MHC proteins and in their function as antigen-presenting molecules. Many immunology labs are now faced with the prospect of tackling biochemical and genetic techniques in order to study these molecules, and these two "Practical Approach" volumes provide an introduction. MHC 2 is complemented by MHC 1.

Author Biography

Dr Nelson Fernandez, Dept of Biological and Chemical Sciences, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ, UK. Tel: 01206 873330. Fax: 01206 872592. Email: nelson@essex.ac.uk Dr Geoff Butcher, Babraham Institute, Babraham, Cambridge, UK