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Differential downregulation of endoplasmic reticulum-residing chaperones calnexin and calreticulin in human metastatic melanoma.
Cancer letters - 20 Jan 2004
Dissemond Joachim, Busch Michael, Kothen Thomas, Mörs Janet, Weimann Tatjana K, Lindeke Anette, Goos Manfred, Wagner Stephan N
Abstract excerpt
Characterization of the molecular basis of tumor recognition by T cells has shown that major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I molecules play a crucial role in presenting antigenic peptide epitopes to cytotoxic T lymphocytes. MHC class Ia downregulation has been repeatedly described on melanoma cells and is thought to be involved in the failure of the immune system to control tumor progression. Proper...
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