Nobel Prize awarded for the discovery of the dendritic cells

Nobel Prize awarded for the discovery of the dendritic cells

Nobel Prize awarded for the discovery of the dendritic cells

In 2011, the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine was awarded to the researchers who discovered the function of the dendritic cells and the immune system in recognizing and battling cancer cells. Ralph M. Steinman received one-half of the Nobel Prize for his discovery of the dendritic cell and its role in adaptive immunity. This award demonstrates the significance of this cell type in health and disease. Experts expect that within a few years, dendritic cells will become a part of the standard treatment of various forms of cancer.
Read more about how the Nobel Prize winner, Ralph Steinman, used dendritic cells to treat his own cancer.