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Hemic and Immune Systems > Immune System > Immunological Synapses
... > Cells > Cellular Structures > Cell Membrane > Cell Membrane Structures > Intercellular Junctions > Immunological Synapses

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Immunological Synapses  

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  • Synapses, Immunological

Scope note

  • The interfaces between T-CELLS and ANTIGEN-PRESENTING CELLS. Supramolecular organization of proteins takes place at these synapses involving various types of immune cells. Immunological synapses can have several functions including LYMPHOCYTE ACTIVATION; enhancing, balancing, or terminating signaling; or directing cytokine secretion.

History note

  • 2009

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D054992

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