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<StructureSection load='2hla' size=' | <StructureSection load='2hla' size='500' side='right' caption='Human MHC class I complex (grey) with β 2-microglobulin (green), [[2hla]]' scene=''> | ||
''' 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 /> | ||
* '''MHC class I''' ([[Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I]]) are found in all nucleated cells. For more details see <br /> | * '''MHC class I''' ([[Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I]]) are found in all nucleated cells. For more details see <br /> | ||
