Alloreactivity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000432",
  "term": "Alloreactivity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An immune response directed against alloantigens, which are antigens from a genetically dissimilar individual of the same species. This reaction is a major challenge in organ transplantation, as the recipient's immune system recognizes the donor's tissues as foreign. The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules are primary targets of alloreactivity.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "alloantigen"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1121 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/alloreactivity/"
}