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What is antigen-presenting cell vaccine?

Pronunciation: /ˈæntəʤən prɪˈzɛntɪŋ sɛl ˌvækˈsin/

antigen-presenting cell vaccine

Definition

A vaccine made of antigens and antigen-presenting cells (APCs). APCs boost an immune response by presenting antigens on their surfaces to other cells of the immune system. Also called APC vaccine.