The targeting of effector molecules in the immune system

Bioessays 5 (5):216-220 (1986)
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The immune system has evolved to detect and remove foreign or non‐self molecules from the body. To perform this task, the system has coupled together specific recognition with non‐specific effector mechanisms in at least two distinct fashions, as outlined in this review.

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