Dendritic cells (DCs) are mainly known for their capacity to induce primary immune responses. Here, we propose that DCs are similarly essential for controlling effector T-cell responses and, therefore, might have a role in T-cell-mediated diseases. In the case of asthma, airway DCs are essential for controlling T helper 2 (TH2)-dependent eosinophilic airway inflammation. Therefore, interfering with DC function could be of therapeutic benefit.
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Univ Calif San Diego, Salk Program Mol Med, Sch Med, La Jolla, CA 92093 USAUniv Calif San Diego, Salk Program Mol Med, Sch Med, La Jolla, CA 92093 USA
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Univ Calif San Diego, Salk Program Mol Med, Sch Med, La Jolla, CA 92093 USAUniv Calif San Diego, Salk Program Mol Med, Sch Med, La Jolla, CA 92093 USA