DP, DQ, and DR molecules

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003428",
  "term": "DP, DQ, and DR molecules",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Specific types of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II molecules found on the surface of antigen-presenting cells, such as B lymphocytes and macrophages. These molecules are heterodimers composed of alpha and beta chains, encoded by genes within the MHC region. They bind and present processed foreign antigens to T helper cells, initiating an immune response.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "B lymphocyte",
    "major histocompatibility complex class II molecule",
    "antigen-presenting cell"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1155 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/dp-dq-and-dr-molecules/"
}