Functional heterogeneity in the dendritic cell compartment

This paper aims to highlight various aspects of dendritic cells. In particular, we will address how different populations of this immune system family play a fundamental role in innate immunity, interacting with T lymphocytes. We will discuss how these cells represent the sentinels of the immune system. During the review we will explore different characteristics and functions of dendritic cells using as a starting point fundamental scientific articles for current knowledge in this field.