Non-self

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008051",
  "term": "Non-self",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Any molecule or cell that is recognized by the immune system as foreign and distinct from the host's own components. The immune system mounts a response against these entities to eliminate them, distinguishing them from 'self' components to prevent autoimmunity. This recognition is mediated by specific receptors on immune cells that bind to foreign antigens.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immune system"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1222 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/non-self/"
}