Abstract
DCs, whereas Clec9A did not elicit significant MHC II Ag presentation by either DC subset, resting or mature. Therefore, Clec9A and Clec12A exhibit different intrinsic capacities to elicit MHC I and MHC II presentation following direct Ag targeting, though they can only elicit MHC I responses if the DC expressing the receptor is equipped with the capacity to cross-present. Our conclusions have consequences for the exploitation of these receptors for vaccination purposes, in addition to providing insight into their roles as Ag targets in vivo.