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hDectin-1 is involved in uptake and cross-presentation of cellular antigens.
Blood - 15 Apr 2008
Weck Markus M, Appel Silke, Werth Daniela, Sinzger Christian, Bringmann Anita, Grünebach Frank, Brossart Peter
Abstract excerpt
Human Dectin-1 (hDectin-1) is a member of the C-type lectin-like receptor family that was shown to be the major receptor for fungal beta-glucans and to play an important role in the cellular responses mediated by these carbohydrates. In this study, we demonstrate that hDectin-1 is involved in the uptake and cross-presentation of cellular antigens. Furthermore, activation of monocyte-derived dendritic cells (MDCs)...
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