The TCR complex

Schematic illustration of TCR alpha and beta polypeptide chains linked to the CD3 molecular complex.

S-S: disulfide bond; CD: cluster of differentiation; TCR: T cell receptor.

Reproduced with permission from: Diseases of Immunity. In: Robbins pathologic basis of disease, 6th ed, Cotran RS, Kumar V, Collins T (Eds), WB Saunders Company, Philadelphia 1999, p.188. Fig 7-1. Copyright © 1999 Elsevier Science.

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