Dendritic cell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Dendritic cells (DCs) are immune cells forming part of the mammalian immune system. Their main function is to process antigen material and present it on the surface to other cells of the immune system. That is, dendritic cells function as antigen-presenting cells. They act as messengers between the innate and adaptive immunity.
Dendritic cells are present in tissues in contact with the external environment, such as the skin