Dendritic Cells and Their Multiple Roles during Malaria Infection

Dendritic cells (DCs) play a central role in the initiation of adaptive immune responses, efficiently presenting antigens to T cells. This ability relies on the presence of numerous surface and intracellular receptors capable of sensing microbial components as well as inflammation and on a very effi...

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Main Authors: Kelly N. S. Amorim, Daniele C. G. Chagas, Fernando B. Sulczewski, Silvia B. Boscardin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Immunology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2926436