The human T cell receptor in health and disease.

doi:10.1146/annurev.iy.10.040192.000443

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The human T cell receptor in health and disease.

Annual review of immunology - 1 Jan 1992

Moss P A, Rosenberg W M, Bell J I

Abstract excerpt

The T cell antigen receptor (TCR) recognizes antigen in the form of short peptides bound to a major histocompatibility (MHC) molecule. This review provides a synopsis of the current state of knowledge of the structure and function of the receptor and its possible role in human disease. Analysis o...

Topics

Autoimmune Diseases
Genetic Variation
Humans
Major Histocompatibility Complex
Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell
T-Lymphocytes

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