antigen-presenting cell vaccine

Definition / meaning of antigen-presenting cell vaccine

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.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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