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Anatomy [A] » Cells [A11] » Antigen-Presenting Cells » Dendritic Cells
Anatomy [A] » Cells [A11] » Epithelial Cells » Dendritic Cells
Anatomy [A] » Hemic and Immune Systems [A15] » Immune System » Mononuclear Phagocyte System » Dendritic Cells
Anatomy [A] » Hemic and Immune Systems [A15] » Immune System » Antigen-Presenting Cells » Dendritic Cells
Description
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). MeSH
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