Dendritic cells are present in tissues that are in contact with the body's external environment, such as the skin, and the inner lining of the nose, lungs, stomach and intestines. They can also be found in …

Apr 30, 2022 · Dendritic cells represent a distinct type of white blood cells capable of alerting the immune system about the presence of infections and activating the innate and adaptive immune …

Dendritic cells (DCs) are cells derived from the hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) of the bone marrow and form a widely distributed cellular system throughout the body.

Dendritic cells (DCs), named for their probing, ‘tree-like’ or dendritic shapes, are responsible for the initiation of adaptive immune responses and hence function as the ‘sentinels’ of the immune system.

Jul 27, 2025 · Dendritic cells (DCs) are a distinct category of immune cells, part of the larger family of white blood cells known as leukocytes. They are classified as professional antigen-presenting cells …

Learn the basics about dendritic cells, including their development, activation, the different subtypes, and tools for study.

Jan 8, 2026 · Dendritic cells (DCs) are professional antigen-presenting cells located in the skin, mucosa and lymphoid tissues. Their main function is to process antigens and present them to T cells to …

Jan 22, 2025 · Dendritic cells (DCs) are a type of immune cell that plays a critical role in initiating and regulating immune responses. They act as sentinels, constantly patrolling the body for foreign …

Dendritic cells (DCs) constitute a diverse set of hematopoietic cell types that act as conduits between innate and adaptive immune systems. They arise from lympho-myeloid hematopoiesis and are …

Mar 19, 2024 · In this article, we consider what dendritic cells are, how they are generated, their function in the body and some medical conditions related to them.