Dendritic Cells as Danger-Recognizing Biosensors

Dendritic Cells as Danger-Recognizing Biosensors

Dendritic cells (DCs) are antigen presenting cells that are characterized by a potent capacity to initiate immune responses. DCs comprise several subsets with distinct phenotypes. After sensing any danger(s) to the host via their innate immune receptors such as Toll-like receptors, DCs become mature...

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Main Authors: Seokmann Hong, Wooseok Im, Mia Gi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-08-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
dendritic cells
toll-like receptors
pathogen-associated molecular patterns
Interleukin 12
cytokine reporter mouse model
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/9/9/6730/

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