Dendritic cells (DC) are known as the most efficient antigen-presenting cell type to activate T
cells and are key modulators of the immune response. Due to their central role in
immunology, DC have been considered as a useful tool for immunotherapy. They may also
compensate failing T cell reactivity in aged persons. Despite numerous recent advances in
the molecular and cell biology of DC, only very few groups have addressed the topic of DC
and aging. It is the aim of the present contribution to give a short overview on what is known …