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Which type of receptors recognizes a ligand on a distinct cell and can influence transcription of specific target genes?
Which type of receptors recognizes a ligand on a distinct cell and can influence transcription of specific target genes?
In T cell activation, what is the role of microRNA?
In T cell activation, what is the role of microRNA?
What is the function of complement in B cell activation?
What is the function of complement in B cell activation?
Which category of signalling receptors in the immune system uses a non-receptor tyrosine kinase?
Which category of signalling receptors in the immune system uses a non-receptor tyrosine kinase?
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How are cytokines and their receptors regulated?
How are cytokines and their receptors regulated?
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What type of receptor is a seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor in the immune system?
What type of receptor is a seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor in the immune system?
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What is the role of non-receptor tyrosine kinases in cytokine signaling?
What is the role of non-receptor tyrosine kinases in cytokine signaling?
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How does a phosphotyrosine-containing receptor tail affect downstream signaling?
How does a phosphotyrosine-containing receptor tail affect downstream signaling?
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Which domain in c-SRC mediates the binding to other signaling proteins?
Which domain in c-SRC mediates the binding to other signaling proteins?
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What is the role of complement in B cell activation?
What is the role of complement in B cell activation?
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What is the function of a generic receptor that activates a non-receptor tyrosine kinase (NRTK)?
What is the function of a generic receptor that activates a non-receptor tyrosine kinase (NRTK)?
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What role do non-receptor tyrosine kinases play in regulating cell functions?
What role do non-receptor tyrosine kinases play in regulating cell functions?
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Which molecule plays a key role in terminating T cell responses?
Which molecule plays a key role in terminating T cell responses?
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How does a modified transcription factor facilitate gene expression?
How does a modified transcription factor facilitate gene expression?
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What happens after antigen-induced cross-linking of membrane immunoglobulin on B cells?
What happens after antigen-induced cross-linking of membrane immunoglobulin on B cells?
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Which process is initiated by engagement of microbial antigens with complement fragment C3d in B cells?
Which process is initiated by engagement of microbial antigens with complement fragment C3d in B cells?
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What follows the tyrosine phosphorylation of the ITAMs in the cytoplasmic tails of Igα and Igβ molecules on B cells?
What follows the tyrosine phosphorylation of the ITAMs in the cytoplasmic tails of Igα and Igβ molecules on B cells?
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Which signaling receptors are involved in the immune system similar to those described in T cells?
Which signaling receptors are involved in the immune system similar to those described in T cells?
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