ReducedMHC
ReducedMHC is a term used in certain contexts to describe a situation where the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) system in an organism exhibits a diminished capacity or reduced diversity. The MHC is a group of genes that code for cell surface proteins crucial for the immune system's ability to recognize foreign invaders and distinguish them from self-cells. A diverse MHC complex is generally advantageous for a population as it increases the likelihood that at least some individuals will be able to mount an effective immune response against a wide range of pathogens.
When MHC is reduced, it can manifest in several ways. This might include a lower number of