Host CD8 T cell response to viral infections involves recognition of 8–10-mer peptides presented by MHC-I molecules. However, proteasomes generate predominantly 2–7-mer peptides, but the role of these peptides is largely unknown. Here, we show that single short peptides of
Host CD8 T cell response to viral infections involves recognition of 8–10-mer peptides presented by MHC-I molecules. However, proteasomes generate predominantly 2–7-mer peptides, but the role of these peptides is largely unknown. Here, we show that single short peptides of