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Major histocompatibility complex
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''' Major Histocompatibility Complex''' (MHC) are part of the cell immune system. MHC molecules display antigens on the host cell’s surface. T cell or natural killer receptors recognize the MHC:peptide and activate the immune response.<br /> | ''' Major Histocompatibility Complex''' (MHC) are part of the cell immune system. MHC molecules display antigens on the host cell’s surface. T cell or natural killer receptors recognize the MHC:peptide and activate the immune response.<br /> | ||
* '''MHC class I''' ([[Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I]]) are found in all nucleated cells. For more details see <br /> | * '''MHC class I''' ([[Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I]]) are found in all nucleated cells. For more details see <br /> | ||
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3D structures of MHC
Updated on 01-December-2014
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