In this study, the SIgN team discovered for the first time that the integrity of p53 affects the production of
a special cell surface protein called Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) class I. MHC class I molecules on the cancer cell surface serve as targets for the immune system.
Not exact matches
The
protein LecA on the
surface of the bacteria binds to sugar on
special lipid molecules, so - called Gb3 lipids, which are present in the outer membrane of human
cells.
Monoclonal antibodies are a
special type of
protein designed to target antigens, or markers, located on the
surface of cancer
cells; antibodies locate antigens and recruit immune
cells to attack.
The
surface is covered in
special proteins that actively pump butyrate molecules into the
cell.