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    • To explore a novel method for enhancing antibody production and immune responses.
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    • Introduction of antigens of interest into dendritic cells.
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    • Induction of apoptosis in DCs expressing transgenic proteins.

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    • Antigen introduction into DCs initiates antigen-specific immune responses.
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    • Prolonged presentation of endogenously synthesized antigens by both modified and endogenous DCs.

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    • DC-mediated antigen delivery is an effective strategy for generating antibodies and stimulating T-cell immunity.
    • Inducing apoptosis in engineered DCs improves in vivo antigen cross-presentation and enhances immune responses.