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GlossaryPlasmacytoid Dendritic Cells (plasmacytoid DCs)

specialized immune cells producing large amounts of type I interferons

Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells (pDCs) are a specialized type of immune cell known for their ability to produce large amounts of type I interferons in response to viral infections. They play a crucial role in the body's antiviral defense mechanisms and are also involved in linking the innate and adaptive immune responses.

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research Mechanisms Regulating Skin Immunity and Inflammation

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83 citations, June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology”

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