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Immune System Phenomena > Immunity > T-Cell Antigen Receptor Specificity

Preferred term

T-Cell Antigen Receptor Specificity  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The property of the T-CELL RECEPTOR which enables it to react with some antigens and not others. The specificity is derived from the structure of the receptor's variable region which has the ability to recognize certain antigens in conjunction with the MAJOR HISTOCOMPATIBILITY COMPLEX molecule.

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Entry terms

  • T-Cell Receptor Specificity

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-L4QW41X0-2

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