Dendritic cells from oral cavity induce Foxp3(+) regulatory T cells upon antigen stimulation.

Evidence is accumulating that dendritic cells (DCs) from the intestines have the capacity to induce Foxp3(+)CD4(+) regulatory T cells (T-regs) and regulate immunity versus tolerance in the intestines. However, the contribution of DCs to controlling immunity versus tolerance in the oral cavity has no...

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Main Authors: Sayuri Yamazaki, Akira Maruyama, Kohei Okada, Misako Matsumoto, Akimichi Morita, Tsukasa Seya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3525649?pdf=render