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Central Tolerance Definition:
Process by which immune cells are rendered inactive.
Prescott's Microbiology 9th Edition by Joanne Willey, Linda Sherwood, Christopher J. Woolverton
Central Tolerance Notes:
Central tolerance is the process of eliminating any developing T or B-lymphocytes that might be reactive to self. It is also known as negative selection. Through this process of eliminating autoreactive lymphocytes, it is ensured that the self-peptides are not attacked by the immune system.
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