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Cancer cells often underexpress MHC class 1 molecules. Due to these characteristics, they may be the target of: O B cells Eosinophils Neutrophils NK cells O Macrophages

Concepts of Biology

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Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter17: The Immune System And Disease

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Problem 9RQ: Which innate immune system component uses MHC class I molecules directly in its defense Strategy? a....

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Cancer cells often underexpress MHC class 1 molecules. Due to these characteristics, they may be
the target of:
B cells
Eosinophils
Neutrophils
NK cells
OMacrophages

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