Antigen transfer in the thymus

Antigen transfer in the thymus refers to the process by which antigens or antigenic fragments are presented to developing T cells (thymocytes) within the thymus organ. However, it's important to clarify that unlike peripheral immune organs, the thymus itself does not actively present foreign antigens for the selection of T cells. Instead, it plays a crucial role in the development and selection of T cells that can recognize self-antigens appropriately to maintain self-tolerance and avoid autoimmunity.