MHC molecules Flashcards
1
Q
Allogenic MHC molecules are presented for recognition in 2 ways:
A
direct and indirect
2
Q
Direct?
A
foreign MHC molecule with bound peptide activate self (recipient) T cell directly
3
Q
Indirect?
A
foreign MHC molecule may be processed and presented by recipient APC.
Processed foreign MHC are recognized by T cells like conventional foreign antigens