Antigen Presentation

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. (From Rosen et al., Dictionary of Immunology, 1989)

Year introduced: 1994

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Tree Number(s): G12.119, G12.450.050.400.070

MeSH Unique ID: D017951

Entry Terms:

• Antigen Presentations
• Antigen Processing
• Antigen Processings

Previous Indexing:

• Antigen-Presenting Cells/immunology (1985-1993)
• Antigens (1977-1984)
• Antigens/immunology (1981-1987)
• Macrophages/immunology (1981-1993)

See Also:

• Immunological Synapses

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Immune System Phenomena
Antigen Presentation

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Immune System Phenomena
Immunity
Adaptive Immunity
Immunity, Cellular
Antigen Presentation