Definition for Affinity hypothesis
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The affinity hypothesis states that the strength of the TCR/MHC/peptide interaction determines whether a T cell is positively or negatively selected. The altered peptide hypothesis states that thymic epithelial cells express a special set of peptides that mediate positive selection. There is support for both hypotheses and both may contribute to the paradox of thymic selection.
