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Accessory Cell or Antigen Presenting Cell (APC)

Anusha Karthik

Updated on 29-Mar-2023 414 Views

Introduction Antigen presenting cells (APCs) are a crucial part of the immune system. They play a crucial role in initiating and regulating immune responses by presenting foreign antigens to immune cells. Accessory cells, also known as antigen-presenting cells, are a subset of immune cells that play an essential role in the immune response. Below we shall discuss in detail the accessory cell or antigen-presenting cell (APC). Dendritic Cell Presenting Antigen to T-helper Cell Overview of Accessory Cells Accessory cells or antigen-presenting cells (APCs) are a group of immune cells that are responsible for presenting antigens to T-cells. They play ...