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MeSH Heading: Dendritic Cells
Tree Number(s): A11.066.270; A11.436.270; A15.382.066.270; A15.382.670.260
Unique ID: D003713
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003713
Annotation: do not confuse with DENDRITES; DENDRITIC CELLS, FOLLICULAR is also available
Scope Note: 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).
Entry Term(s): Dendritic Cells, Interdigitating; Dendritic Cells, Interstitial; Dendritic Cells, Plasmacytoid; Interdigitating Cells; Interdigitating Dendritic Cells; Interstitial Dendritic Cells; Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells; Veiled Cells
NLM Classification #: QW 568
Previous Indexing: Antigen-Presenting Cells (1985-1986); Epidermis (1978-1986); Langerhans Cells (1969-1986); Lymph Nodes (1975-1986); Skin (1966-1986)
Public MeSH Note: 87
History Note: 87
Date Established: 1987/01/01
Date of Entry: 1986/06/19
Revision Date: 2018/06/30

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cytology (CY)

drug effects (DE)

enzymology (EN)

immunology (IM)

metabolism (ME)

microbiology (MI)

parasitology (PS)

pathology (PA)

physiology (PH)

radiation effects (RE)

transplantation (TR)

ultrastructure (UL)

virology (VI)

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