dendritic cells ↔ immune system

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Dendritic cells are identified as a specific cell type within the immune system [1], [2], and they actively function as a component of the immune system by presenting pathogen signals to other immune cells [3].

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The components of the immune system - Immunobiology - NCBI - NIH ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Janeway CA Jr, Travers P, Walport M · Garland Science 2 facts

claimThe myeloid progenitor cell is the precursor for granulocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells, and mast cells of the immune system.

claimThe myeloid progenitor is the precursor cell type for granulocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells, and mast cells of the immune system.

Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia chop.edu Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 1 fact

claimWhen dendritic cells encounter a pathogen, they phagocytose the pathogen, break it into pieces, and display those pieces on their surface as signals to other immune system components.