Dendritic Cells Are Phagocytic, but Also Capable of Ingesting Large

question 30

Essay

Dendritic cells are phagocytic, but also capable of ingesting large amounts of extracellular fluid and its contents, a process known as macropinocytosis. What specialized function do dendritic cells have in immunity that might account for their need to perform macropinocytosis?

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