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Immunology
Data on immunology detailed by researchers at University of Heidelberg, Institute of Immunology
May 27th, 2008
New research, 'Suppressive dendritic cells as a tool for controlling allograft rejection in organ transplantation: promises and difficulties,' is the subject of a report. According to recent research from Heidelberg, Germany, "The most important antigen-presenting cells are dendritic cells (DCs), which play a central role in the initiation of immunity and tolerance. Their immunoregulatory properties offer the potential of donor-specific control of graft rejection after organ transplantation." "It has not been clarified which DC subpopulations mediate tolerance, and the use of natural DCs for therapeutic applications is therefore problematic. Suppressive DCs can be...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-05-27)
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