Immunotherapy
Dendritic cells provide link between innate and adaptive immunity
Published in Immunotherapy Weekly, April 5th, 2006
According to researchers in the United States, "Natural killer (NK) cells and dendritic cells (DCs) are, respectively, central components of innate and adaptive immune responses. We describe here a third DC lineage, termed interferon-producing killer DCs (IKDCs), distinct from conventional DCs and plasmacytoid DCs and with the molecular expression profile of both NK cells and DCs. They produce substantial amounts of type I interferons (IFN) and interleukin (IL)-12 or IFN-gamma, depending on activation stimuli."
"Upon stimulation with CpG...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Immunotherapy Weekly
Source: Immunotherapy Weekly (2006-04-05)
More Articles from Immunotherapy Weekly
- Allergy & Immunology
Modified Langerhans-type dendritic cells express full-length stimulatory antigen - Allergy & Immunology
Stem cell factor is a potential therapeutic target in asthma - Autoimmune Diseases
New study shows antibody-interleukin complexes stimulate immune responses - Influenza Vaccines
Influenza vaccine supply in U.S. needs strengthening - Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia risk associated with treatments for Hodgkin lymphoma estimated - Adenovirus Vaccine
Vaccines elicit CD8+T cell immunity under extreme leukopenia - More from this issue of Immunotherapy Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
