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Investigates cytokine production in cocultures of monocyte-derived dendritic cells and T lymphocytes with regard to sensitivity and reproducibility, employing an assay that uses beads coated with antibodies against cytokines. Advantages of using the method; Types of beads which were tested; Causes of the doubling of the mean flourescence of dendritic cells.