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Major Histocompatability Complex
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- 1Polymorphism...Allows recognition of non self proteins/cells
- 2MCHI- LocationAll nucleated cells
- 3MCHI- FunctionDisplay of viral proteins
- 4MCHI- No of Types3
- 5MCHI- Alpha1 ChainAnchors MCHI to membrane
- 6MCHI- Beta2Non transmembrane- binds to Alpha1 covalently
- 7MCHI- Alpha 3 and Beta 2Form an IgG like domain
- 8MCHI- Size of Peptide Presented8-10 amino acids
- 9MCHII- LocationFound solely in professional antigen presenting cells
- 10MCHII- Alpha and Beta ChainsBoth attach to cell membrane (no B2 domain) with an IgG like domain
- 11PolygenismMany genes availible
- 12PolymorphicMany alleles availbile
- 13MHC is both polymorphic and polygenicAccounting for its variation
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- Year 2 Flashcards on Major Histocompatability Complex, created by gina_evans0312 on 01/03/2014.
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