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Histocompatibility antigens are molecules on the surface of all cells in the body. The specific types of histocompatibility antigens present on a person's cells determine their identity and distinguish each person. They are a "fingerprint."
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What is the type of major histocompatibility marker that's most likely found on a liver cell?
Answer Class II MHC protein. Class II are found in membranes of antigen-presenting cells-phagocytic cells and lymphocytes. The liver performs phagocytosis and antigen presentation.
What has the author Woong-Kyung Suh written?
Woong-Kyung Suh has written: 'Interaction of Class I major histocompatibility molecules with the transporter associated with antigen processing, (TAP) and the molecular chaperone calnexin'
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 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 is another term for histocompatibility testing?
tissue typing
What was baruj benacerraf greatest achievements?
major histocompatibility complex
Major histocompatibility complex?
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.
Which of the following is not an antigen that may be found on the surface of an erythrocyte a A antigen b B antigen c O antigen d Rh antigen?
A antigen
What are the double signals in T cell activation?
T cells receive 3 signals during activation:1. Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) presenting an antigen (foreign peptide) to the T cell receptor2. The co-stimulatory signal (B7 on the dendritic cell binding to CD28 on the T cell)The first signal ensures that the T cell is specific for the antigen it has been presented.The T cell cannot be activated without also recieveing the second signal. This is how the T cell checks that it has been presented an antigen by a "professional" antigen presenting cell.3. Cytokines (signalling molecules) are released by the dendritic cell - these cause the differentiation of the T cell
What is the medical term for tissue capatability?
The medical term for tissue compatibility is histocompatibility. This refers to the compatibility or similarity between tissues of different individuals, particularly important in organ and tissue transplantation to prevent rejection. Matching histocompatibility markers between donor and recipient is crucial for successful transplantation outcomes.
What is the molecule that can be recognized by the immune system?
Antigens.
What genes are responsible for coding for self proteins?
MHC (major histocompatibility complex)
