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In situ langerhans cell vaccine

University of Texas Southwestern

Abstract

A method for entrapping migratory antigen presenting cells (APCs) and particularly Langerhans cells (LCs,) in vivo is provided. The method entails creating an artificial gradient of APC-attracting chemotactic factor in the homing path of APCs in vivo. Also provided is a composition for entrapping …

University
University of Texas Southwestern
Assignee
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
Inventor
Akira Takashima
Priority date
March 14, 2001
Filing date
March 14, 2001
Publication date
September 19, 2002
Language
en
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