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Research, Technology, Methods > biological properties and phenomena > biological resistance > immunity > adaptive immunity > cell-mediated immunity > antigen presentation
Fields of Study > immunology > immunity > adaptive immunity > cell-mediated immunity > antigen presentation
Preferred Term:

antigen presentation

Definition:
The process by which antigen is presented to lymphocytes in a form they can recognize. This is performed by antigen presenting cells (APCs). Some antigens require processing before they can be recognized. Antigen processing consists of ingestion and partial digestion of the antigen by the APC, followed by presentation of fragments on the cell surface.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
cell-mediated immunity
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/10340
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