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<StructureSection load='3ox8' size='350' side='right' caption='Human MHC class I antigen (grey, yellow) with β 2-microglobulin (green, magenta) and peptide from | <StructureSection load='3ox8' size='350' side='right' caption='Human MHC class I antigen (grey, yellow) with β 2-microglobulin (green, magenta) and peptide from Hepatitis virus (pink, cyan) [[3ox8]]' scene=''> | ||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
''' Major Histocompatibility Complex''' (MHC) are part of the cell immune system. MHC molecules display antigens on the host cell’s surface. T cell or natural killer receptors recognize the MHC:peptide and activate the immune response.<br /> | ''' Major Histocompatibility Complex''' (MHC) are part of the cell immune system. MHC molecules display antigens on the host cell’s surface. T cell or natural killer receptors recognize the MHC:peptide and activate the immune response.<br /> | ||
