Major Histocompatibility Complex Genes in Echinodermata

Christopher Helen1*, David Schwartz2

Abstract

MHC Class II gene was described in Echinodermata, so in Invertebrates. For the present time MHC Class I gene was not found in a significant manner (e-value too weak) but further studies are necessary to conclude about its existence in Echinodermata.

Keywords

MHC genes; Echinodermata.