Conventional type 1 dendritic cells (cDC1) in cancer immunity

Peng Liu, Liwei Zhao, Guido Kroemer, Oliver Kepp

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    Abstract

    Cancer immunotherapy, alone or in combination with conventional therapies, has revolutionized the landscape of antineoplastic treatments, with dendritic cells (DC) emerging as key orchestrators of anti-tumor immune responses. Among the distinct DC subsets, conventional type 1 dendritic cells (cDC1) have gained prominence due to their unique ability to cross-present antigens and activate cytotoxic T lymphocytes. This review summarizes the distinctive characteristics of cDC1, their pivotal role in anticancer immunity, and the potential applications of cDC1-based strategies in immunotherapy.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number71
    JournalBiology Direct
    Volume18
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2023

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