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Antigen-presenting cells (APCs)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Immune cells that display antigens on their surface to interact with and activate helper T-cells and killer T-cells through direct cell-to-cell contact.

AP course connection

Topic 4.1: 4.1 Cell Communication

Unit 4

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