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dendritic cell [den′drid·ik ¦sel] (cell and molecular biology) A specialized cell of the lymphoid reticuloendothelial system that presents antigens for detection by lymphocytes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma is a rare tumor that occurs mainly in lymph nodes. By interfering with normal follicular dendritic cell function, age likely has the same effect on transmissible spongiform encephalopathies as has been observed due to dedifferentiation of follicular dendritic cells (8). Dendritic cells are crucial to an immune response since they alert antibody-producing cells and other protective cells to the presence of dangerous microbes. |
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