Dendritic cells

Are immune cells and form part of the mammalian immune system, functioning as antigen presenting cells.


A special type of antigen-presenting cell (APC) that activates T lymphocytes.


White blood cells found in the spleen and other lymphoid organs typically use threadlike tentacles to hold the antigen, which they present to T cells.


One type of antigen-presenting cell that helps T cells respond to foreign antigens. They are found in epithelial tissues and include the Langerhans’ cells of the skin and interdigitating cells in lymph nodes; they also circulate in the blood.


A special type of antigen-presenting cell that is effective in stimulating T cells.


 


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