摘要 |
This invention provides compositions which comprise at least two of a CD4+CD25+ cell, IL-10, a CD8+CD28- cell and a vitamin D3 analog. This invention also provides methods for generating a tolerogenic antigen-presenting cell, and increasing the expression of ILT3 and/or ILT4 by an antigen-presenting cell. This invention further provides methods for inhibiting the onset of or treating the rejection of an antigenic substance and inhibiting the onset of or treating an autoimmune disease in a subject. This invention further provides methods for treating and preventing AIDS, cancer, and Hepatitis C-related disorders, and for identifying agents useful for such purposes. Finally, this invention provides related compositions and kits.
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