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Antigen-presenting cell
- Molecular classification
- Cell, Immune Cell
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Overview
An antigen-presenting cell (APC) is a type of immune cell that plays a central role in initiating and regulating the adaptive immune response. APCs detect, engulf, process, and present antigens—molecular fragments from pathogens or abnormal cells—on their surface to T lymphocytes. This presentation is essential for activating T cells and orchestrating an effective immune response against infections, tumors, or other threats.
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Mechanism of action
Antigen presentation via MHC class I and II molecules to T cells, co-stimulation via CD80/86, and cytokine signaling.
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Biological functions
Antigen presentationT cell activationAdaptive immunityInnate immunity coordinationImmune memory formationTumor surveillance
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Disease associations
InfectionCancerAutoimmunity
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Safety considerations
AutoimmunityTolerance induction
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Interacting drugs
Vaccines
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Biomarkers
MHC-II expressionCD80/86 expressionCD40 expressionCD83 expressionXCR1 expression (dendritic cells)Langerin expression (dendritic cells)CD169 expression (macrophages)
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