In T cell and APC interaction, a) which molecules on T cells are involved in this process? b) what consequences would there be if these molecules were deficient? c) what scope do these molecules offer for the design of anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive drugs?
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Step 1: The molecules on T cells involved in the interaction with antigen presenting cells (APCs) are T cell receptor, CD2, CD28, and CD4 or CD8. Show more…
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