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1 Definition of APC vaccine

Meaning of APC vaccine: A vaccine made of antigens and antigen-presenting cells (APCs).

A vaccine made of antigens and antigen-presenting cells (APCs). APCs boost an immune response by presenting antigens on their surfaces to other cells of the immune system. Also called antigen-presenting cell vaccine.

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