The following are true about antigen presenting cells (APC):
a. Langerhan's cells are the antigen presenting cells of the epidermis
b. CD8+ cells only recognize antigen presenting cells bearing MHC (major histocompatibility
complex) class I
c. tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF
) can turn endothelial cells into antigen presenting cells
d. all above

1 Answer

Answer :

all above

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