Intestinal bacteria metabolite promotes capture of antigens by dendritic cells

ScienceDaily
Oct 30, 2023, 11:07 am105 pts
Dendritic cells are immune cells that capture and present antigens to T cells, activating an immune response. Researchers have discovered that short-chain fatty acids produced by intestinal bacteria regulate a crucial step in this process, the extension of dendritic 'arms.' This breakthrough finding could…

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