Immunology (Dendritic Cells)

Injected Cells Boost Immune System in Humans

Published in Vaccine Weekly, August 9th, 1999

A single injection of specialized immune system cells removed from the bloodstream and exposed to a foreign substance can trigger a potent immune response in humans that lasts for months, Rockefeller University researchers reported.

The experiment provides the first conclusive evidence that one dose of these cells, called dendritic cells, can prompt a strong immune response, and it suggests new ways of improving vaccines and protecting against cancer.

"We've shown for the first time that a single injection of mature dendritic cells can induce a significant level of immunity in people," said Rockefeller's Nina Bhardwaj, MD, PhD, associate professor...

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