APC

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APC
TermAPC
Short definitionAPC - A type of immune cell that enhances the immune response by presenting antigens on its surface to other cells in the immune system. An APC is a kind of phagocyte. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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APC - A type of immune cell that enhances the immune response by presenting antigens on its surface to other cells in the immune system. An APC is a kind of phagocyte. Also called an antigen presenting cell

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