Targeting of human antigen-presenting cell subsets

J Virol. 2013 Oct;87(20):11304-8. doi: 10.1128/JVI.01498-13. Epub 2013 Jul 17.

Abstract

Antigen-presenting cells are a heterogeneous group of cells that are characterized by their functional specialization. Consequently, targeting specific antigen-presenting cell subsets offers opportunities to induce distinct T cell responses. Here we report on the generation and use of nanobodies (Nbs) to target lentivectors specifically to human lymph node-resident myeloid dendritic cells, demonstrating that Nbs represent a powerful tool to redirect lentivectors to human antigen-presenting cell subsets.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antigen-Presenting Cells / immunology*
  • Genetic Vectors / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Lentivirus / genetics*
  • Lentivirus / metabolism*
  • Lymph Nodes / immunology
  • Single-Domain Antibodies / metabolism*

Substances

  • Single-Domain Antibodies