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Immune System Stimulation (Dendritic Cell-Mediated)

Molecular classification: Cellular Process, Immune Process

Overview

Dendritic cells (DCs) are professional antigen-presenting cells that play a central role in stimulating the immune system. They serve as a critical bridge between the innate and adaptive immune responses by detecting pathogens, processing antigens, and presenting them to T cells, thereby initiating and shaping adaptive immunity. DCs are unique among antigen-presenting cells in their ability to activate naïve T cells, making them pivotal for generating primary immune responses.

Mechanism of action

Antigen uptake → processing → MHC presentation → co-stimulation/cytokine secretion

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Immune responseAntigen presentationT cell activationCytokine secretionImmune regulation

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CancerAutoimmune diseasesInfectionTransplantation

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Cytokine stormAutoimmunityOff-target effects

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Vaccine adjuvants

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