Poly (I:C) can activate the nuclear transcription factor NF-κB1 as well as stimulate the production of type I interferons (IFNs) leading to cytokine secretion
2,3 . Poly (I:C) is one of the most potent agonists for the maturation of myeloid dendritic cells (mDCs)
4 . Additionally, maturation markers like CD80 are activated upon treatment of dendritic cells (DCs) with poly (I:C).