Loss of antigen-presenting molecules (MHC class I and TAP-1) in lung cancer.
Presentation of endogenous antigenic peptides to cytotoxic T lymphocytes is mediated by the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules. For the stable assembly of MHC class I complex it is necessary that the antigenic peptide is transported by the MHC-encoded transporters TAP-1 and TAP...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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1996
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