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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. | 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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<Structure load='2VAB' size='300' frame='true' align='left' caption='Murine MHC Class I complexed with peptide' scene='Insert optional scene name here' /> | <Structure load='2VAB' size='300' frame='true' align='left' caption='Murine MHC Class I complexed with peptide' scene='Insert optional scene name here' /> | ||
Revision as of 06:58, 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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