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Dendritic cells: not just another cell type in the kidney, but a complex immune sentinel network.

Authors :
Kurts C
Source :
Kidney international [Kidney Int] 2006 Aug; Vol. 70 (3), pp. 412-4.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Dendritic cells (DCs) are crucial for inducing and regulating adaptive immunity. These cells also exist in the kidney, where, however, their function had been unknown. A study by Soos et al. now demonstrates that renal DCs form an intricate cellular network that continuously surveys the tubulointerstitium, and reveals a previously unrecognized immune sentinel system of the kidney.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0085-2538
Volume :
70
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Kidney international
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16871253
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ki.5001613