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Maturation of dendritic cells is a prerequisite for inducing immune responses in advanced melanoma patients.

I. Jolanda M. de Vries, W. Joost Lesterhuis, Nicole M. Scharenborg, Linda P.H. Engelen, Dirk J. Ruiter, Marie‐Jeanne P. Gerritsen, Sandra Croockewit, Cedrik M. Britten, Ruurd Torensma, Gosse J. Adema,

PubMed · 2003 · 329 citations · 43 references

Abstract

We conclude that mature DC are superior to immature DC in the induction of immunological responses in melanoma patients, which may translate into improved clinical results.

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