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What is the primary function of follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) in the immune system?
To trap and display antigens to B cells
Where are follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) primarily located within lymphoid tissues?
B-cell follicles
What is the role of follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) in antigen retention?
Capture and retain antigens on their cell surface
How do follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) contribute to the development of a microenvironment within the follicles?
Support B-cell activation, proliferation, and differentiation
What distinguishes the function of follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) from other immune cells?
They trap and display antigens but do not directly phagocytose or present antigens like other immune cells
Explore the key features and functions of follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) in the immune system, particularly in the context of the adaptive immune response and their location within B-cell follicles in lymphoid tissues.
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