TH1 CELL
\tˌiːˈe͡ɪt͡ʃ wˈɒn sˈɛl], \tˌiːˈeɪtʃ wˈɒn sˈɛl], \t_ˌiː__ˈeɪ_tʃ w_ˈɒ_n s_ˈɛ_l]\
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Subset of helper-inducer T-lymphocytes which synthesize and secrete interleukin-2, gamma-interferon, and interleukin-12. Due to their ability to kill antigen-presenting cells and their lymphokine-mediated effector activity, Th1 cells are associated with vigorous delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions.
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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.