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MHC --> major histocompatibility complex

The set of gene loci specifying major histocompatibility antigens, for example hLA in man, H 2 in mice, RLA in rabbits, rT 1 in rats, DLA in dogs, SLA in pigs, etc.

Acronym: MHC


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Re: Difference between T-Cell and Phagocyte?

... questions. I have some further questions if you don't mind: 1. Does B cell process the endocyted molecules in similar way as phagocytes do, so MHC II present pieces of the molecules, or MHC II in B cell present whole molecules as they are endocyted? 2. If an antigenic molecule that a B cell ...

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by aptitude
Sun Sep 11, 2011 7:27 am
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Difference between T-Cell and Phagocyte?
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Hmmh, I'm quite certain I covered both the MHC I-dependet "killing cells" as well as NK cells in my previous post. But I guess little repetition does not hurt, so keep it coming guys :P @biohazard- "lalajane" don't want an ...

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by biohazard
Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:54 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Killer Cells vs. Cytotoxic Cells
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Hmmh, I'm quite certain I covered both the MHC I-dependet "killing cells" as well as NK cells in my previous post. But I guess little repetition does not hurt, so keep it coming guys :P @biohazard- "lalajane" don't want an ...

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by greatmicrobiologist
Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:36 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Killer Cells vs. Cytotoxic Cells
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Views: 12458

Killer Cells vs. Cytotoxic Cells

Hmmh, I'm quite certain I covered both the MHC I-dependet "killing cells" as well as NK cells in my previous post. But I guess little repetition does not hurt, so keep it coming guys :P

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by biohazard
Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:31 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Killer Cells vs. Cytotoxic Cells
Replies: 9
Views: 12458

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... NK (and B-cells) as it is having a special TCR (T-cell receptor) Important functions: T-cell : capable to recognize peptide antigen presented by MHC I. It is a part of adaptive immune system. NK cells : this special type of immune system bridges adaptive immune system with the innate immune system. ...

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by greatmicrobiologist
Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:23 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Killer Cells vs. Cytotoxic Cells
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