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lymph node subcapsular sinus macrophage

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CL:0000887
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Definition
A lymph node macrophage found in the subcapsular sinus of lymph nodes that participates in sensing, clearance, and antigen presentation of lymph-borne particulate antigens. This macrophage is capable of activating invaraint NKT cells and is CD169-positive. (3)
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