loading...| Preferred Name |
follicular dendritic cell |
| Definitions |
Due to its unique lineage and distinct function, this is not a type of dendritic cell; CL:0000451. 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. |
| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL_0000442 |
| comment |
Due to its unique lineage and distinct function, this is not a type of dendritic cell; CL:0000451. |
| database_cross_reference |
BTO:0004267 FMA:83037 |
| definition |
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. |
| has_obo_namespace |
cell |
| label |
follicular dendritic cell |
| prefixIRI |
CL:0000442 |
| prefLabel |
follicular dendritic cell |
| subClassOf |