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Differential function of major histocompatibility complex antigens in T-lymphocyte activation

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The antigenic systems of the major histocompatibility complex can be subdivided into those which are serologically detectable and those which are detected in tests with mixed lymphocytes. The two systems have different roles in the activation of separate populations of T lymphocytes.

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Bach, F., Bach, M. & Sondel, P. Differential function of major histocompatibility complex antigens in T-lymphocyte activation. Nature 259, 273–281 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1038/259273a0

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