Endothelial cells present antigens <it>in vivo</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Immune recognition of vascular endothelial cells (EC) has been implicated in allograft rejection, protection against pathogens, and lymphocyte recruitment. However, EC pervade nearly all tissues and predominate in none, complicating...

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Main Authors: Tellides George, Pober Jordan S, Aird William C, Mook-Kanamori Barry, Schechner Jeffrey, Wang Yinong, Rothermel Annette L, Johnson David R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-03-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/5/5