Follicular dendritic cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004572",
  "term": "Follicular dendritic cell",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of non-migratory cell found in the B-cell follicles of secondary lymphoid organs. These cells capture antigens complexed with antibodies or complement proteins and present them to B lymphocytes, which is a required step for B-cell activation and differentiation. They are characterized by the expression of Fc receptors and complement receptors on their surface but lack major histocompatibility complex class II molecules.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "B lymphocyte",
    "Fc receptor",
    "major histocompatibility complex class II molecule",
    "dendritic cell",
    "germinal center",
    "immune complex",
    "memory cell"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1166 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/follicular-dendritic-cell/"
}