Dendritic Cells
Specialized cells of the hematopoietic system that have branch-like extensions. They are found throughout the lymphatic system, and in non-lymphoid tissues such as SKIN and the epithelia of the intestinal, respiratory, and reproductive tracts. They trap and process ANTIGENS, and present them to T-CELLS, thereby stimulating CELL-MEDIATED IMMUNITY. They are different from the non-hematopoietic FOLLICULAR DENDRITIC CELLS, which have a similar morphology and immune system function, but with respect to humoral immunity (ANTIBODY PRODUCTION).
Year introduced: 1987
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Tree Number(s): A11.066.270, A11.436.270, A15.382.066.270, A15.382.670.260
MeSH Unique ID: D003713
Entry Terms:
- Cell, Dendritic
- Cells, Dendritic
- Dendritic Cell
- Veiled Cells
- Cells, Veiled
- Cell, Veiled
- Veiled Cell
- Interdigitating Cells
- Cell, Interdigitating
- Cells, Interdigitating
- Interdigitating Cell
- Dendritic Cells, Interdigitating
- Cell, Interdigitating Dendritic
- Cells, Interdigitating Dendritic
- Dendritic Cell, Interdigitating
- Interdigitating Dendritic Cell
- Interdigitating Dendritic Cells
- Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells
- Cell, Plasmacytoid Dendritic
- Cells, Plasmacytoid Dendritic
- Dendritic Cell, Plasmacytoid
- Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell
- Dendritic Cells, Plasmacytoid
- Interstitial Dendritic Cells
- Cell, Interstitial Dendritic
- Cells, Interstitial Dendritic
- Dendritic Cell, Interstitial
- Interstitial Dendritic Cell
- Dendritic Cells, Interstitial
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