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antigen-presenting cell
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Antigen-presenting cell
An antigen-presenting cell (APC) or accessory cell is a cell that displays foreign antigen complexes with major histocompatibility complex (MHC) on their surfaces. T-cells may recognize these complexes using their T-cell receptors (TCRs). These cells process antigens and present them to T-cells.
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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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