About The Medical Condition Dendritic Cell, Follicular

ClusterMed

Find the definition of the medical term Dendritic Cell, Follicular. Dendritic Cell, Follicular defined and explained for easy understanding at the Medical Conditions from ClusterMed.info.

Dendritic Cell, Follicular

Dendritic Cell, Follicular Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Dendritic Cell, Follicular Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Dendritic Cell, Follicular?

Cells with extensive dendritic processes found in the B-cell areas (primary follicles and germinal centers) of lymphoid tissue. They are unrelated to the DENDRITIC CELLS associated with T-cells. Follicular dendritic cells have Fc receptors (RECEPTORS, FC) and C3b receptors (RECEPTORS, COMPLEMENT 3B), but unlike other dendritic cells, they do not process or present antigen in a way that allows recognition by T-cells. Instead, they hold antigen in the form of immune complexes on their surfaces for long periods and can present antigen to B-cells during an immune response. (From Herbert et al., Dictionary of Immunology, 4th ed)

More Medical Conditions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Medical Conditions Definitions Of The Day