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Immunological Synapses  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The interfaces between T-CELLS and ANTIGEN-PRESENTING CELLS. Supramolecular organization of proteins takes place at these synapses involving various types of immune cells. Immunological synapses can have several functions including LYMPHOCYTE ACTIVATION; enhancing, balancing, or terminating signaling; or directing cytokine secretion.

Entry terms

  • Synapses, Immunological

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-BMB03LQH-T

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