Asked by Makell Brown on May 09, 2024
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Once cytotoxic T cells are produced, which of the following is/are consistent with their ability to attack intracellular viruses?
A) Most nucleated cells process antigens through the MHC class I mechanisms.
B) Viral antigens are processed by the MHC class I mechanism and are presented to the cell surface.
C) Cytotoxic T cells bind to MHC class I processed antigens.
D) Cytotoxic T cells bound to the MHC class I processed antigens release lymphokines.
E) All of the choices are correct.
Cytotoxic T cells
A type of immune cell that kills cancer cells, cells that are infected with viruses, or cells that are damaged in other ways.
MHC class I
Molecules found on the surface of all nucleated cells that present peptide fragments derived from the cell's internal proteins to the immune system.
Intracellular Viruses
Viruses that exist and replicate inside the cells of a host organism.
- Describe the mechanisms through which cytotoxic T cells target and attack intracellular pathogens.
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- Describe the mechanisms through which cytotoxic T cells target and attack intracellular pathogens.
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