MODULATION OF FC GAMMA RECEPTORS FOR OPTIMIZING IMMUNOTHERAPY

摘要

The present invention relates to methods for modulating the maturation of dendritic cells. In particular, the invention provides methods for (a) promoting the maturation of dendritic cells thereby producing mature dendritic cells, and (b) preventing the maturation of dendritic cells thereby preventing maturation and producing tolerogenic dendritic cells. The present invention further relates to methods for treating autoimmune diseases with tolerogenic dendritic cells produced by methods of the invention. The present invention also relates to methods for treating cancer, neoplastic diseases, and infectious diseases with mature dendritic cells produced by methods of the present invention. The invention moreover relates to kits that provide the materials for conducting the methods of the invention.