Dendritic cell-based vaccines and therapies for cancer

Dendritic cells (DCs) are the most potent professional antigen-presenting cells (APCs), and are, capable of stimulating naive T cells and driving primary immune responses. Due to this unique property, DCs represent both vectors and targets for immunological intervention in numerous diseases and are optimal candidates for vaccination protocols in cancer. This review provides an overview of DC immunobiology and the integration of these important APCs in immunotherapies for cancer.