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follicular dendritic cell

^ http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL_0000442

A cell with extensive dendritic processes found in the B cell areas (primary follicles and germinal centers) of lymphoid tissue. They are unrelated to the dendritic cell associated with T cells. Follicular dendritic cells have Fc receptors and C3b receptors, 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. [ http://openisbn.com/search.php?q=127520252&isbn=1/ ]

Term info

database cross reference
  • MESH:D020566
  • FMA:83037
  • BTO:0004267
Subsets

human_reference_atlas

comment

Due to its unique lineage and distinct function, this is not a type of dendritic cell; CL:0000451.

present in taxon

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCBITaxon_9606