class II antigens


class II an·ti·gens

a cell membrane glycoprotein encoded by human leukocyte antigen genes of the major histocompatibility complex. These antigens are distributed on antigen-presenting cells such as macrophages, B cells, and dendritic cells.

class II an·ti·gens

(klas an'ti-jenz) A cell-membrane glycoprotein encoded by genes of the major histocompatibility complex. These antigens are distributed on antigen-presenting cells such as macrophages, B cells, and dendritic cells.