Antigen-presenting cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012875",
  "term": "Antigen-presenting cell",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A cell that displays foreign antigens, complexed with major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules, on its surface for recognition by T lymphocytes. These cells process antigens, which are parts of pathogens or foreign proteins, and present them to activate the adaptive immune response. Professional antigen-presenting cells include dendritic cells, macrophages, and B lymphocytes, each contributing to the initiation of T-cell responses.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "B lymphocyte",
    "T lymphocyte",
    "T-cell receptor",
    "accessory cell",
    "dendritic cell",
    "lymphocyte",
    "macrophage",
    "major histocompatibility complex class II molecule",
    "phagocytosis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1125 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/antigen-presenting-cell/"
}