Functionality of immune cells in early life
A study shows that putatively immature dendritic cells found in young children are able to induce robust immune responses: The results could lead to improved vaccination protocols
21-Jan-2021 -
Dendritic cells are a vital component of the innate immune system, which constitutes the body’s first line of defense against infectious agents and tumor cells. Their job is to activate the T-cell arm of the adaptive immune system, which confers specific and long-lasting protection against ...
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