antigen processing

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Cleavage of protein antigens in antigen-presenting cells (APCs).
Note: The immunogenic peptides interact with the binding sites of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II products (exogenous antigens) or with those in MHC class I products (endogenous antigens, including viruses). The processed antigen-MHC complex is recognized by the antigen receptor complex of T lymphocytes.
See also: antigen presentation
Source:
PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. (IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)) on page 1125 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'antigen processing' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12890 RIS BibTex EndNote
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