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.  MHC class I (Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I) are found in all nucleated cells.  MHC class II are found in professional antigen-presenting cells like macrophages.

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