title: The role of CD40 and CD154/CD40L in dendritic cells.
abstract: In this review, we focus on the function of CD40-CD40L (CD154) interactions in the regulation of dendritic cell (DC)-T cell and DC-B cell crosstalk. In addition, we examine differences and similarities between the CD40 signaling pathway in DCs and other innate immune cell receptors, and how these pathways integrate DC functions. As research into DC vaccines and immunotherapies progresses, further understanding of CD40 and DC function will advance the applicability of DCs in immunotherapy for human diseases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Immunology, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Health Sciences Building, Box 357650, Seattle, WA 98195-7650, USA.
authors.forename: Daphne Y
authors.initials: DY
authors.lastname: Ma
authors.forename: Edward A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Clark
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001402:B-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D019013:CD40 Antigens / Q000276:immunology*; D023201:CD40 Ligand / Q000276:immunology*; D002450:Cell Communication / Q000276:immunology; D003713:Dendritic Cells / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D020239:Receptor Cross-Talk / Q000276:immunology; D015398:Signal Transduction / Q000276:immunology; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D019013:CD40 Antigens; D023201:CD40 Ligand