Influence of Dendritic Cells on B-Cell Responses during HIV Infection

Dendritic cells (DCs) modulate B-cell differentiation, activation, and survival mainly through production of growth factors such as B lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS/BAFF). DC populations have been reported to be affected in number, phenotype and function during HIV infection and such alterations may co...

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Main Authors: Johanne Poudrier, Josiane Chagnon-Choquet, Michel Roger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Clinical and Developmental Immunology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/592187