Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337408332
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Concept introduction: Antigen-presenting cells that are also called the accessory cells are the cells that display the antigen complexed with major histocompatibility complexes on their surfaces. This process is called antigen presentation. T cells have the ability to recognize this complex using their T-cell receptors. The examples of APCs include dendritic cells, Langerhans cells, macrophages, and B cells.

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