Information processing in immunogenetic analysis. V. Some irregularities caused by simple-complex transformation of T universes.

Abstract

A fairly uncomplicated T4 universe does give rise to a considerably complicated simple-complex image with several complexities regularly observed together in many immunogenetic systems. The present model thus 'explains' absence of antithetical alleles, absence of 'dosage' effects, presence of considerable quantitative variations of 'one and the same antigen' and peculiar 'non-autoantibodies'. These phenomena are exemplified for the Rh system with regard to the D--Du antigens, absence of d antigens, absence of clear-cut dosage between D/D and D/D and D/d samples as well as anti-D formation in seemingly 'normal Rh(+)' individuals.