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''' Major Histocompatibility Complex''' (MHC) are part of the adaptive immune system. MHC molecules display | ''' Major Histocompatibility Complex''' (MHC) are part of the adaptive immune system. MHC molecules display peptides from degraded proteins on the host cell’s surface. T cell or natural killer receptors recognize the MHC:peptide and activate the immune response.<br /> | ||
* '''MHC class I''' ([[Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I]]) are found in all nucleated cells. These cell surface proteins display peptides from cellular intrinsic proteins<ref>PMID:18675588</ref>. For more details see <br /> | * '''MHC class I''' ([[Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I]]) are found in all nucleated cells. These cell surface proteins display peptides from cellular intrinsic proteins<ref>PMID:18675588</ref>. For more details see <br /> | ||
*[[Effect of HCMV on Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I]]<br /> | *[[Effect of HCMV on Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I]]<br /> | ||
