Negative selection

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Negative selection may refer to:

In biology:
In immunology:
  • Negative selection (immunology): T-cells that recognize self MHC molecules (and peptides) with high affinity are deleted from the repertoire of cells. Tolerance is produced. Avoids auto-immunity. Occurs after positive selection.


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