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Revision as of 06:49, 27 November 2012
Introduction
The MHC class I-like molecule, MR1, is an antigen presenting protein that specifically activates mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells. It has been found that microbial vitamin B metabolites serve as MR1 ligands that activate the MAIT cells.
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