What is the purpose of negative selection of B and T cells? Explain in one sentence.

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What is the purpose of negative selection of B and T cells? Explain in one sentence.
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Negative selection is when various cell types are removed, leaving the cell type which is of interest untouched.

It is also known as central tolerance where the process of eliminating the developing B and T lymphocytes that are reactive to self are observed.

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