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Review
. 2005 Oct;237(2):77-85.
doi: 10.1016/j.cellimm.2005.10.004. Epub 2005 Dec 19.

T cell priming by tissue-derived dendritic cells: new insights from recent murine studies

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T cell priming by tissue-derived dendritic cells: new insights from recent murine studies

Fenna C M Sillé et al. Cell Immunol. 2005 Oct.

Abstract

Dendritic cells (DCs) act as sentinels in peripheral tissues, continuously scavenging for antigens in their immediate surroundings. Their involvement in T cell responses is generally thought to consist of a linear progression of events, starting with capture of antigen in peripheral tissues such as the skin followed by migration to draining lymphoid organs and MHC-restricted presentation of antigen-derived peptide to induce T cell priming. The role of tissue-derived DCs in the direct priming of immune responses has lately been challenged. It now appears that, at least in some instances, a non-migratory subtype of DCs in the secondary lymphoid tissue presents tissue-derived antigen to T cells. Here, we review recent developments in research on DC function in the priming of immune responses.

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