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Multiple Roles for the Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I– Related Receptor FcRn
1 Apr 2000
Abstract excerpt
Multiple functions have recently been identified for the neonatal Fc receptor FcRn. In addition, a human homolog of the rodent forms of FcRn has been identified and characterized. This major histocompatibility complex class I-related receptor plays a role in the passive delivery of immunoglobulin (Ig)Gs from mother to young and the regulation of serum IgG levels. In addition, FcRn expression in tissues such as...
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