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Influence of antigen-presenting cells on bovine immune responses
Reference
BBS/E/I/00000288
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Christopher Howard
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
The Pirbright Institute
Department
The Pirbright Institute Department
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
74,173
Status
Completed
Type
Institute Project
Start date
01/04/1997
End date
31/03/1998
Duration
12 months
Abstract
Dendritic cells are pivotal in the induction of immune responses and are the only antigen presenting cell capable of initiating an immune response in a na¿ve animal. An understanding of their function is necessary for the development of strategies aimed at modulating the immune response and protecting animals from disease. A number of distinguishable sup-populations of dendritic cells have been identified in the afferent lymph and body tissues of cattle. The way in which these cells vary in ability to stimulate T cells and affect the type of T cell response is being analysed.
Summary
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Committee
Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research Topics
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Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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