Positive selection is a process in the thymus where only developing T cells whose receptors recognize antigens presented by self MHC molecules are allowed to mature.
La selección positiva es un proceso en el timo donde solo maduran las células T en desarrollo cuyos receptores reconocen antígenos presentados por moléculas MHC propias.
| Front | A process occurring in the thymus in which only those developing T cells whose receptors can recognize antigens presented by self MHC molecules can mature |
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| Back | positive selection |
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