MIGRATION INHIBITORY TESTS, LEUKOCYTE
\ma͡ɪɡɹˈe͡ɪʃən ɪnhˈɪbɪtəɹˌi tˈɛsts], \maɪɡɹˈeɪʃən ɪnhˈɪbɪtəɹˌi tˈɛsts], \m_aɪ_ɡ_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n ɪ_n_h_ˈɪ_b_ɪ_t_ə_ɹ_ˌi t_ˈɛ_s_t_s]\
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Phenomenon of cell-mediated immunity measured by in vitro inhibition of the migration or phagocytosis of antigen-stimulated leukocytes or macrophages. Specific assays have been developed to estimate levels of migration inhibitory factor, immune reactivity against tumor-associated antigens, and immunosuppressive effects of infectious microorganisms.
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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.