loading...| Preferred Name |
Antigen Presenting Cell |
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| Definitions |
A cell that enables a T-lymphocyte to recognize an antigen by engulfing the antigen, breaking down the antigen into smaller fragments which bind to MHC molecules on the surface of the antigen presenting cell. The T-lymphocyte can now recognize and bind with the MHC-linked antigen. |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C12621 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
A type of immune cell that boosts immune responses by showing antigens on its surface to other cells of the immune system. An antigen-presenting cell is a type of phagocyte. |
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| code |
C12621 |
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| Contributing_Source |
CTRP |
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| definition |
A cell that enables a T-lymphocyte to recognize an antigen by engulfing the antigen, breaking down the antigen into smaller fragments which bind to MHC molecules on the surface of the antigen presenting cell. The T-lymphocyte can now recognize and bind with the MHC-linked antigen. |
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| Display_Name |
Antigen-Presenting Cell |
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| label |
Antigen Presenting Cell |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Antigen_Presenting_Cell |
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| Preferred_Name |
Antigen Presenting Cell |
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| prefixIRI |
NCIT:C12621 |
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| prefLabel |
Antigen Presenting Cell |
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| Semantic_Type |
Cell |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0003315 |
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