Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology & Modified with [May 02 2014] Marieb
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology & Modified with [May 02 2014] Marieb
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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The meaning of antigen presentation, indicating the types of cells involved in this process.

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Sometimes the antigens or any foreign particle does not encounter an antibody or a phagocyte, which will engulf it to get rid of it from the body. Certain mediator cells, known as antigen presenting cells (APCs) are involved, which act as a link between the antigen and the cells that actually deal with the antigen.

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