Antigen processing and presentation
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the biological process by which antigens are processed and presented to immune cells. This includes the steps involved and the mechanisms through which the immune system recognizes foreign substances.
Answer
Antigen processing and presentation involve degrading antigens and loading them onto MHC molecules for T cell recognition.
Antigen processing and presentation is the mechanism by which whole antigens are degraded and loaded onto MHC molecules for display on the cell surface, allowing them to be recognized by T cells.
Answer for screen readers
Antigen processing and presentation is the mechanism by which whole antigens are degraded and loaded onto MHC molecules for display on the cell surface, allowing them to be recognized by T cells.
More Information
Antigen processing and presentation are central to the immune response, allowing the immune system to recognize and respond to pathogens. MHC molecules play a crucial role as the platforms for antigen display.
Sources
- A guide to antigen processing and presentation - Nature - nature.com
- Antigen Processing and Presentation - British Society for Immunology - immunology.org
- Antigen Processing and Presentation by MHCs - Thermo Fisher - thermofisher.com
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