Dendritic Cells-Nature and Classification

Dendritic cells (DCs) are antigen (Ag)-presenting cells (APCs) characterized by a unique capacity to stimulate naïve T cells and initiate primary immune responses. Recent studies suggest that DCs also play critical roles in the induction of central and peripheral immunological tolerance, regulate th...

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Main Authors: Katsuaki Sato, Shigeharu Fujita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2007-01-01
Series:Allergology International
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1323893015308649