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. | + | ''' 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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Revision as of 06:34, 18 July 2011
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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3D structures of MHC
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