Proteins that contain prosthetic groups (e.g. haem, flavin, carotenoid) and some metal–protein complexes, may have strong absorption bands in the UV/Vis range.

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Expression of class II molecules by B cells is down-regulated by IFN-¥. 

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Corticosteroids and prostaglandins can also decrease expression of class II MHC molecules.

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Class II MHC transcriptional activator called CIITA and another transcription factor called RFX, have both been shown to activate the promoter of class II MHC genes. Defects in these transcription factors cause one form of bare lymphocyte syndrome.

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Cross-presentation

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Presentation of nonpeptide antigens derived from pathogens involves the nonclassical class I–like CD1 molecule

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Class I presentation requires internal synthesis of virus protein, as shown by the requirement that the target cell be infected by live virus, and by the inhibition of class I presentation observed when protein synthesis was blocked by the inhibitor emetine