Neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) – not only transporter of maternal IgG

Neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) – not only transporter of maternal IgG

The neonatal Fc receptor, (FcRn) is a transmembrane, heterodimeric glycoprotein with a structure similar to MHC class I molecules. In contrast to MHC class I antigens, FcRn does not bind to peptides (antigens) but interacts with the Fc fragment of IgG and albumin. The FcRn-IgG interaction as well as...

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Main Author: Joanna E. Mikulska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Index Copernicus International S.A. 2018-07-01
Series:Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
Subjects:
FcRn
promoter
IgG
albumin
half life
antigen presentation
Online Access:http://phmd.pl/gicid/01.3001.0012.2094

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