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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2007-01-01
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Series: | Allergology International |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1323893015308649 |