CD8 Is a Protein That Functions as a Coreceptor for a Subset

question 15

Multiple Choice

CD8 is a protein that functions as a coreceptor for a subset of T cells and plays a significant role in all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)Recognition of peptide antigen bound to class I MHC molecules
• B)Maturation of MHC class I-restricted T cells
• C)Infection of T cells by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
• D)Signaling via Lck tyrosine kinase to initiate T cell activation
• E)Strengthening the binding of T cells to antigen-presenting cells,albeit with low affinity

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