Some Patients Suffering from Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome (BLS), a Rare

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Essay

Some patients suffering from bare lymphocyte syndrome (BLS), a rare immunodeficiency, have a genetic mutation in their TAP1/TAP2 genes causing the production of a defective TAP transporter. Describe what effect this has on antigen processing and in what cells.

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