title: [Progress in Study on MHC Structure and Function]
abstract: The MHC molecules were first discovered as major histocompatibility antigens. When their essential biological function as antigen-binding molecules and informers for T cells was unveiled, an explanation of why MHC also acts as major histocompatibility antigens was provided. When the antigen-binding cleft of MHC molecules was firstly clarified more than 10 years ago, the study of MHC structure and function has stepped into a prosperous new era, and many achievements have in this area have been achieved. This paper summarized the exciting progress in study on MHC structure and function in recent years.
authors.affiliation: Department of Immunology, Beijing Beitaiping Rood Hospital, Beijing 100039, China.
authors.forename: Yuying
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.forename: Fanhua
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kong
authors.forename: Yongzhi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Xi