antigen-presenting cell
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Antigen-presenting cell
An antigen-presenting cell (APC) is a
cell
that displays foreign
antigen
complexed with
MHC
on its surface.
T-cells
may recognize this complex using their
T-cell receptor
(TCR).
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antigen-presenting cell
APC. A cell that shows antigen on its surface to other cells of the immune system. This is an important part of an immune response.
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National Cancer Institute
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