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MHC and T cell interactions

Figure 1: Interactions between Class I MHC molecule and Tc; and Class II MHC molecule and TH

Courtesy of Biology, 5th edition
Campbell, Reese, and Mitchell


CD4 and CD8 interactions

Figure 2: CD4 or CD8 has affinity for class I or II MHC molecules. When helper or cytotoxic T cells bind to APCs, CD4 or CD8 helps the binding interaction.