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My research explores the
capability of antigen presenting cells to act as
inducers or suppressors of immunity responses in
different diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis
or infections. These cells are keystones of the
immune response, being capable of triggering
specific immunity. Thus, they have been used for
vaccination purposes. In pathological conditions,
they can be involved in inflammatory diseases,
collaborating with tissue injury. On the other hand,
they can collaborate with tumor growth by
suppressing the specific anti-tumor immune response
or inducing tumor vascularization. Investigating the
factors governing the phenotype plasticity of these
cells may unhide new targets for immune therapies. |
Fabian
Benencia, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Immunology
Department of Biomedical Sciences
benencia@oucom.ohiou.edu
Academic & Research Center 202C
740-597-2133 |
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