OBO ID: GO:0048002
Term Name: antigen processing and presentation of peptide antigen Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • antigen presentation, peptide antigen
  • peptide antigen processing and presentation
Definition: The process in which an antigen-presenting cell expresses peptide antigen in association with an MHC protein complex on its cell surface, including proteolysis and transport steps for the peptide antigen both prior to and following assembly with the MHC protein complex. The peptide antigen is typically, but not always, processed from an endogenous or exogenous protein. (2)
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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