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Alloantigen is a term used in immunology to describe an antigen that is foreign to an individual's immune system. Antigens are substances that can trigger an immune response, and when they are recognized as non-self by the immune system, they are classified as alloantigens. This classification is crucial in the context of transplantation, where the immune system must distinguish between self and non-self tissues to prevent rejection of transplanted organs.
The immune response to alloantigens is mediated by a variety of immune cells, including T cells and
In transplantation, the presence of alloantigens on donor tissues can lead to an immune response that results
Understanding the mechanisms by which the immune system recognizes and responds to alloantigens is essential for