Dendritic cells as gatekeepers of tolerance.
Semin Immunopathol
; 39(2): 153-163, 2017 02.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-27456849
ABSTRACT
Dendritic cells (DC) are unique hematopoietic cells, linking innate and adaptive immune responses. In particular, they are considered as the most potent antigen presenting cells, governing both T cell immunity and tolerance. In view of their exceptional ability to present antigen and to interact with T cells, DC play distinct roles in shaping T cell development, differentiation and function. The outcome of the DC-T cell interaction is determined by the state of DC maturation, the type of DC subset, the cytokine microenvironment and the tissue location. Both regulatory T cells (Tregs) and DC are indispensable for maintaining central and peripheral tolerance. Over the past decade, accumulating data indicate that DC critically contribute to Treg differentiation and homeostasis.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Dendritic Cells
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Immune Tolerance
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Semin Immunopathol
Journal subject:
ALERGIA E IMUNOLOGIA
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PATOLOGIA
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Germany