major histocompatibility antigen class I
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MHC class I has alleles at the A, B, C loci on chromosome 6.
Features are as follows:
- two chain structure; an alpha and beta chain
- expressed on all nucleated cells
- mainly concerned with the recognition of viral antigens by cytotoxic T cells
Last reviewed 07/2021
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