NDLI: Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC Class I and II)

Content Provider	AK Lectures
Description	The major histocompatibility complex, or simply MHC, is a complex of proteins found on the membrane of our cells. They have two very important functions. Firstly, they allow our immune cells of the body to recognize our healthy cells and distinguish them from infected cells and pathogens. The special name of this particular type of complex is the major histocompatibility complex class I (MHC class I). Secondly, they also function in helping our immune cells to actually interact and communicate with one another and this class of complexes is called the major histocompatibility complex class II (MHC class II). The major histocompatibility complex contains a cleft that can attach either its own proteins (self-antigens) or pathogenic proteins (antigens). When leukocytes approach these complexes, they will recognize their own healthy cells and attack the cells that contain the pathogenic antigens.
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Biology Firstly cells membrane pathogens self-antigens function name body cleft
Content Type	Video
Educational Role	Teacher Student
Educational Use	Self Learning Lecture Reading
Resource Type	Video Lecture
Education Level	Under Graduate
Subject	Life sciences; biology Diseases

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Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC Class I and II)