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Additionally, there are two oligosaccharides bound to the alpha chain via N-glycosylations and three types of small molecules bound to that protein. CD1d molecules are structurally similar to [[Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I]], but present lipid antigens as opposed to peptides and the cleft where the ligand can bind its protein is different between MHC molecules and CD1d molecules. Indeed, the hydrophobic cleft of CD1d has a narrow opening. | Additionally, there are two oligosaccharides bound to the alpha chain via N-glycosylations and three types of small molecules bound to that protein. CD1d molecules are structurally similar to [[Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I]], but present lipid antigens as opposed to peptides and the cleft where the ligand can bind its protein is different between MHC molecules and CD1d molecules. Indeed, the hydrophobic cleft of CD1d has a narrow opening.The recognition between the protein and its ligand occurs at a specific spot which creates an appropriate environment for the interaction to happen. This site is located at the A and F pockets in the region of the alpha helices. | ||
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