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. For more details see
- Effect of HCMV on Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I
- MR1 Binds Vitamin Metabolites.
- MHC class II are found in professional antigen-presenting cells like macrophages.
3D structures of MHC
Updated on 01-December-2014
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