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APC
Also known as: antigen-presenting cell
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Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia chop.edu 5 facts
claimMacrophages primarily destroy pathogens, signal the innate immune response, and cause inflammation, though they are also capable of serving as antigen-presenting cells.
claimDendritic cells are the most common and powerful type of antigen-presenting cell.
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.
claimThe adaptive immune response is driven by the activities of antigen-presenting cells (APCs), which include dendritic cells, macrophages, and B cells.
claimDendritic cells are the most common and powerful type of antigen-presenting cell (APC) and serve as a bridge between the innate and adaptive immune responses.