Effects of ionizing radiation on the immune system with special emphasis on the interaction of dendritic and T cells

• Published in: Frontiers in oncology Vol. 2; p. 102
• Main Authors: Manda, Katrin, Glasow, Annegret, Paape, Daniel, Hildebrandt, Guido
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Research Foundation 2012; Frontiers Media S.A
• Subjects: Dendritic Cells; Immune System; Ionizing radiation; Low-dose; Oncology; T cells; immune system; dendritic cells; T cells; low dose; ionizing radiation

Dendritic cells (DCs), as professional antigen-presenting cells, are members of the innate immune system and function as key players during the induction phase of adaptive immune responses. Uptake, processing, and presentation of antigens direct the outcome toward either tolerance or immunity. The c...