Antigen Presenting Cells

Antigen Presenting Cells

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.

Read more about Antigen Presenting Cells:  Types, Interaction With T Cells

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