Abstract
Using an in vitro differentiation protocol we isolated cells with the properties of dendritic cells (DCs) from immunologically refractive pluripotent murine embryonic stem cells (ESCs). These ES-derived dendritic cells (ESDCs) expressed cytokines and were able to present antigen to a T cell line. Infection of ESDCs with Salmonella Typhimurium stimulated the expression of immune cell markers and thousands of murine genes, many associated with the immune response. Consequently, this system provides a novel in vitro model, amenable to genetic modification, for monitoring host/pathogen interactions.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e52232 |
Journal | PLoS ONE |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 28 Dec 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |