Publication at First Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Second Faculty of Medicine |
2001
Abstract
This article gives a brief review on dendritic cells (DC) with regard to their origin, life cycle and functions. The regulation of immune responses by DC functioning as antigen-presenting cells is discussed.
Special attention is given to epidermal DC, e.g. Langerhans cells.
The perspectives of DC-based therapy are also mentioned.