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).

Annotation

do not confuse with DENDRITES; DENDRITIC CELLS, FOLLICULAR is also available

DUI

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CUI

M0005828

Previous indexing

Antigen-Presenting Cells (1985-1986); Epidermis (1978-1986); Langerhans Cells (1969-1986); Lymph Nodes (1975-1986); Skin (1966-1986)

History note

87

Public note

87