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1. The Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) encodes antigen-presenting molecules that play a key role in the immune system by presenting peptides to T cells. 2. Early transplantation experiments between humans failed due to rejection, indicating the presence of antigens on tissues. These were termed MHC antigens. 3. MHC Class I molecules present intracellular peptides to cytotoxic T cells and are expressed on all nucleated cells. MHC Class II present extracellular peptides to helper T cells and are only

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Hassan Sleiman

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