positive T cell selection

I. Literature review

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Namepositive T cell selection
IDGO_0043368
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Biological process

Exact synonym

positive T lymphocyte selection, positive T-cell selection, positive T-lymphocyte selection

Description

The process of sparing immature T cells which react with self-MHC protein complexes with low affinity levels from apoptotic death.

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