Based on below statement, can you think of any specific disadvantages to T-cells’ positive and negative selection processes in the thymus?

Module 4 Discussion

T-lymphocytes undergo thymic selection whereby they are able to recognize foreign peptides contained in MHCs. Based on this statement, answer the following questions:

Can you think of any specific disadvantages to T-cells’ positive and negative selection processes in the thymus?

Can you think of ways in which the identified disadvantages will affect T-cell function?

Your initial posting should be 250-500 words.

Based on below statement, can you think of any specific disadvantages to T-cells’ positive and negative selection processes in the thymus?
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