Abstract
Dendritic cells (DC) are known for their remarkable ability to induce specific T cell responses. However, the existing views on the role of DC in maintaining tolerance to self-antigens and induction of autoimmunity are somewhat controversial especially when the basic physiology of DC migration, function and homeostasis is considered. This review attempts to provide a comprehensive overview on these topics with particular emphasis on DC homeostasis and presents implications for the generation of pathological autoimmune T cell responses. Furthermore, we advocate the need for a conceptual characterization of the immune system operating in vivo. With particular focus on the contribution of DC, we suggest that a ‘spatiotemporal’ view of the rules for T cell responses (antigen dose and availability, duration and mode of antigen presentation) permits a better understanding of the relevant factors contributing to the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases.
Keywords: dendritic cell, dc homeostasis, self-reactivity, langerhans cells, self-antigen
Current Pharmaceutical Design
Title: Dendritic Cell Homeostasis in the Regulation of Self-Reactivity
Volume: 9 Issue: 3
Author(s): Burkhard Ludewig, Philippe Krebs, Tobias Junt and Gennady Bocharov
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Keywords: dendritic cell, dc homeostasis, self-reactivity, langerhans cells, self-antigen
Abstract: Dendritic cells (DC) are known for their remarkable ability to induce specific T cell responses. However, the existing views on the role of DC in maintaining tolerance to self-antigens and induction of autoimmunity are somewhat controversial especially when the basic physiology of DC migration, function and homeostasis is considered. This review attempts to provide a comprehensive overview on these topics with particular emphasis on DC homeostasis and presents implications for the generation of pathological autoimmune T cell responses. Furthermore, we advocate the need for a conceptual characterization of the immune system operating in vivo. With particular focus on the contribution of DC, we suggest that a ‘spatiotemporal’ view of the rules for T cell responses (antigen dose and availability, duration and mode of antigen presentation) permits a better understanding of the relevant factors contributing to the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases.
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Ludewig Burkhard, Krebs Philippe, Junt Tobias and Bocharov Gennady, Dendritic Cell Homeostasis in the Regulation of Self-Reactivity, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2003; 9 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612033392044
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612033392044 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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