DENDRITIC CELLS
\dɛndɹˈɪtɪk sˈɛlz], \dɛndɹˈɪtɪk sˈɛlz], \d_ɛ_n_d_ɹ_ˈɪ_t_ɪ_k s_ˈɛ_l_z]\
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Immunocompetent cells of the lymphoid and hemopoietic systems and skin. They are also called interdigitating, reticular, and veiled cells. They function morphologically and phenotypically by processing antigens or presenting them to T-cells, thereby stimulating cellular immunity.
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Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.