Alloreactive cytotoxic T cells recognize minor transplantation antigens presented by major histocompatibility complex class Ib molecules.
BACKGROUND: Cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) contribute to the rejection of transplanted tissues through two pathways: first, by direct recognition of foreign graft major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules; and second, by recognition of foreign graft-derived peptides presented by class...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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1998
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