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Macrophages are integral to the adaptive immune system as they act as antigen-presenting cells that travel to lymph nodes to initiate responses [1], serve as targets for T cell-derived cytokines and antibodies [2], and cooperate with other cells to induce adaptive responses to microbial infections [3].
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Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia chop.edu 1 fact
procedureDendritic cells, macrophages, and B cells must travel to the draining lymph node to activate the adaptive immune response when acting as antigen-presenting cells.
3. The Innate Immune System - Immunopaedia immunopaedia.org.za 1 fact
claimMacrophages function in adaptive immune responses as antigen-presenting cells and as targets for cellular and humoral adaptive responses, where they are activated by T cell-derived cytokines and antibodies.
Neutrophils and macrophages work in concert as inducers and ... jlb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com 1 fact
claimNeutrophils and macrophages cooperate as inducers and effectors of adaptive immune responses to infection by microbial extracellular agents.