major histocompatibility complex class I molecule

synonyms: class I MHC gene product, MHC class I molecule
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.13431
Surface protein encoded by the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) expressed on all nucleated cells, presenting antigen-derived peptides.
See also: antigen presentation
Source:
PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. (IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)) on page 1209 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'major histocompatibility complex class I molecule' 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.13431 RIS BibTex EndNote
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