Central Tolerance [centrální tolerance]

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Definition

The mechanism, in central lymphoid organs (THYMUS; BONE MARROW), that prevents immature lymphocytes from reacting to SELF-ANTIGENS. This is accomplished by CLONAL ANERGY and CLONAL DELETION.

DUI
D061167 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0556537
Previous indexing
Immune Tolerance (1980-2011); Self Tolerance (1998-2011)
History note
2012
Public note
2012