Linking innate and adaptive immunity

Article Abstract:

Dendritic cells may be the link between the innate immune system and the adaptive immune system. The cells capture antigens and present them to T cells. They also secrete interferon and a 1999 report identifies precursor dendritic cells as the natural interferon-producing cells (IPCs).

Physiological aspects, Immunity, Immunity (Physiology)

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Dendritic cells: on the move from bench to bedside

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Dendritic cells have become central to cancer immunotherapy research. Vaccination protocols, improved quality control, and study reporting standards need to be established before this promising tool can be fully utilized.

Care and treatment, Cancer, Cancer treatment, Medical sciences, Immunotherapy

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[Alpha.sub.1][beta.sub.1] integrin is crucial for accumulation of epidermal T cells and the development of psoriasis

Article Abstract:

A brief description about psoriasis, an autoimmune chronic inflammatory disease is presented examining the role of T-cells in the epidermal cells.

United States, Science & research, Health aspects, Development and progression, T cells, Psoriasis, Integrins

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