How does the immune system distinguish self from nonself?

Semin Immunol. 2000 Jun;12(3):185-8; discussion 257-344. doi: 10.1006/smim.2000.0230.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Antigen-Presenting Cells / immunology
  • Antigen-Presenting Cells / metabolism
  • Cytokines / immunology
  • Drosophila Proteins*
  • Humans
  • Lymphocyte Activation
  • Major Histocompatibility Complex
  • Membrane Glycoproteins / immunology
  • Models, Immunological*
  • Receptors, Cell Surface / immunology
  • Receptors, Immunologic / genetics*
  • Self Tolerance / immunology*
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Toll-Like Receptors

Substances

  • Cytokines
  • Drosophila Proteins
  • Membrane Glycoproteins
  • Receptors, Cell Surface
  • Receptors, Immunologic
  • Toll-Like Receptors