Anatomy

Immunological Synapses

The interfaces between T-CELLS and ANTIGEN-PRESENTING CELLS. Supramolecular organization of proteins takes place at these synapses involving various types of immune cells. Immunological synapses can have several functions including LYMPHOCYTE ACTIVATION; enhancing, balancing, or terminating signaling; or directing cytokine secretion.

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The interfaces between T-CELLS and ANTIGEN-PRESENTING CELLS. Supramolecular organization of proteins takes place at these synapses involving various types of immune cells. Immunological synapses can have several functions including LYMPHOCYTE ACTIVATION; enhancing, balancing, or terminating signaling; or directing cytokine secretion.

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3 entry terms
  • Synapses, Immunological
  • Immunological Synapse
  • Synapse, Immunological

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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2009

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  1. A11w.284w.149w.165.420.548w
  2. A15.382w.370w

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Immunological Synapses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054992. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054992
  2. Immunological Synapses. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immunological_synapse
  3. Immunological Synapses. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126223