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, whereby CD81 ligation induces an increase in LFA-1 avidity for ICAM-3 on accessory cells, resulting in an indirect activation effect on the T cells.
Unfortunately, some synthetic peptides, including some corresponding to immunodominant epitopes (those which cause the biggest part of the immune response) from tumor antigens, only seem to bind MHC class I molecules with medium to low affinity and/or are recognized by specific T cells with relatively low avidity.
T-lymphocytes expressing the α:β T-cell antigen receptor (TCR) consist of two major subsets: T cells expressing the CD4 surface glycoprotein, which are restricted by the major hystocompatibility complex (MHC) class II proteins, and CD8 +T cells, which interact with antigen presented by MHC class I proteins [ 1 ] . CD4 and CD8 molecules bind to monomorphic regions on class II and class I MHC proteins respectively, thereby increasing the avidity in the interaction of the TCR with antigen presenting cells [ 2 ] . An intriguing question concerns to the mechanism by which selection and tolerance to self-components is mediated in developing lymphocytes.
Receptor avidity may be a reflection of increased glucose levels in the blood and tissues.
almost prurient avidity for the grainy feel of sacred relics ...