| Literature DB >> 14711433 |
Abstract
Dendritic cells are critical for host immunity, and sense microbes with pathogen recognition receptors. New evidence indicates that these cells also sense uric acid crystals in dead cells, suggesting that the immune system is conscious not only of pathogens, but also of death and danger.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 14711433 DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2003.12.020
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Biol ISSN: 0960-9822 Impact factor: 10.834