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Major histocompatibility complex is a term used in science to locate or specify a certain set of cells. These cells are the ones that control a large portion of the immune system.
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What has the author Jan Klein written?
Jan Klein has written: 'Natural history of the major histocompatibility complex' -- subject(s): Major histocompatibility complex, HLA histocompatibility antigens, Histocompatibility 'Immunology' -- subject(s): Allergy and Immunology, Immune system, Immunity, Immunology, Physiology 'Neuroimaging'
What was baruj benacerraf greatest achievements?
major histocompatibility complex
Major histocompatibility complex mch is important in?
The immune system and transplant medicine.
What genes are responsible for coding for self proteins?
MHC (major histocompatibility complex)
What is MCH-1?
Major histocompatibility complex proteins that protect cells from invasion
What is MHC?
Major Histocompatibility Complex
What are antigens with only one antigenic site called?
Antigens with only one antigenic site are called Major histocompatibility complex (MHC)
What does the medical abbreviation MHC mean?
MHC = major histocompatibility complex What makes up MHC are HLA's (human leukocyte antigens), which there are subclasses for.
What is the first signal required for activation of a T cell?
The first signal required to activate a T cell is MHC(Major Histocompatibility Complex) presenting an antigen(foreign peptide) to the T cell receptor.
What are the major histocompatibility class proteins that's found on most cells of the body?
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Where can one find information about the MHC?
MHC is an acronym for "major histocompatibility complex." If one desires to find out more about the MHC genetic issue, one might find reliable information on the government NIH website.
How do phagocytes recognize foreign cells or bacteria?
Lymphocytes are part of the human body's innate immune system. Natural killer cells seek out and destroy foreign cells by distinguishing surface molecules of major histocompatibility complex class.
