antigen-presenting cells


an·ti·gen-·pre·sent·ing cells (APC),

cells that process protein antigens into peptides and present them on their surface in a form that can be recognized by lymphocytes. APCs include Langerhans cells, dendritic cells, macrophages, B cells, and, in humans, activated T cells. Synonym(s): accessory cell

an·ti·gen-pre·sent·ing cells

(APC) (an'ti-jen-prĕ-zent'ing selz) Cells that process protein antigens into peptides and present them on their surface in a form that can be recognized by lymphocytes. APCs include Langerhans cells, dendritic cells, macrophages, B cells, and in humans, activated T cells.
Synonym(s): accessory cell.