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Dendritic cells (DC) are potent antigen-presenting cells involved in the initiation of immune responses, including those directed towards self antigens. Immature DC capture soluble antigens by macropinocytosis or c-type lectin receptor-mediated endocytosis and particulate by phagocytosis, including Fc receptor-mediated phagocytosis. Apoptosis is accompanied by the clustering of intracellular autoantigens,...