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Peripheral Tolerance  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The mechanism, in peripheral lymphoid organs (LYMPH NODES; SPLEEN; TONSILS; and mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue), that prevents mature lymphocytes from reacting to SELF-ANTIGENS. This is accomplished through a variety of means including CLONAL ANERGY and CLONAL DELETION.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-GD18QVCN-6

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