NKT cells that recognize microbial glycolipids bound to CD1 molecules comprise a class of T cells that shares features of both innate and adaptive immune cells. A second class of such cells are MAIT cells, that recognize antigens bound to the MHC class Ib molecule, MR1. What is the class of PAMP recognized by MAIT cells?

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The Answer of NKT cells that recognize microbial glycolipids bound to CD1 molecules comprise a class of T cells that shares features of both innate and adaptive immune cells. A second class of such cells are MAIT cells, that recognize antigens bound to the MHC class Ib molecule, MR1. What is the class of PAMP recognized by MAIT cells?

NKT Cells That Recognize Microbial Glycolipids Bound to CD1 Molecules