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Phenotypic analysis of oral tolerance to alloantigens: evidence that the indirect pathway of antigen presentation is involved.
Transplantation - 15 May 2002
Niederkorn Jerry Y, Mayhew Elizabeth
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BACKGROUND: Oral administration of alloantigens induces down-regulation of Th1 immune responses and reduces the incidence of corneal graft rejection. This study examined the role of Th1 and Th2 cytokines, accessory cells, and lymphoid organs that are known to be instrumental in other forms of antigen-specific tolerance. METHODS: Allogeneic dendritic cells (DC) were administered orally using a protocol that is...
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