Abstract

Our laboratory has demonstrated that an effective way to generate antigen-specific CTLs is by using dendritic cells (DCs) as antigen presenting cells. We have developed a method for obtaining these cells in large numbers from blood monocyte precursors and mature them ex vivo to enhance their potency. In our first clinical study, a single subcutaneous injection of mature monocyte-derived antigen-pulsed DCs rapidly and dramatically boosted both CD4+ve and CD8+ve T cell responses in healthy volunteers. In this study, we will examine the impact of DC maturational state and route of administration on the immunogenicity of DCs in healthy volunteers. Hypothesis: Maturational state and route of injection of DCs will affect their immunogenicity, and the nature of T helper (Th) phenotype. Mature DCs will be more immunogenic and lead to greater Th 1 skewing than immature DCs. Intradermal administration will be superior to the subcutaneous route.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
2M01RR000102-36A1
Application #
6410557
Study Section
National Center for Research Resources Initial Review Group (RIRG)
Project Start
1978-12-01
Project End
2004-11-30
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
36
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Rockefeller University
Department
Type
DUNS #
071037113
City
New York
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10065

  Publications

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Pendyala, Swaroop; Walker, Jeanne M; Holt, Peter R (2012) A high-fat diet is associated with endotoxemia that originates from the gut. Gastroenterology 142:1100-1101.e2

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