Found in translation: the human equivalent of mouse CD8+ dendritic cells.
The murine dendritic cell network comprises multiple subsets with distinct functions, but few of their human counterparts have been described. New data now reveals the likely human equivalent of the mouse DC subset specialized in cross-presentation.
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Parkville, Victoria 3050, Australia. villadangos@wehi.edu.au
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Villadangos
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Shortman
D000818:Animals; D018414:CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes / Q000166:cytology* / Q000276:immunology; D003713:Dendritic Cells / Q000166:cytology* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical