Flow cytometry or FACS is the sine qua non (without which, nothing) of the modern immunologist’s toolbox.

Flow cytometry is based on light scattering and fluorescence 

Forward light scattering detect shape and side scattering detects granularity and complexity of the cell

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Norepinephrine is the only small-molecule transmitter that is synthesized in synaptic vesicles

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Epinephrine is formed by methylation of norepinephrine

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Phenylethanolamine-N-methyltransferase catalyzes the formation of epinephrine from norepinephrine, is found in appreciable quantities only in the brain and the adrenal medulla

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Adrenal medullary PNMT is induced by glucocorticoids

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Glucocorticoids are apparently necessary for the normal development of the adrenal medulla

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In 21β-hydroxylase deficiency, glucocorticoid secretion is reduced during fetal life and the adrenal medulla is dysplastic