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Divergent expression patterns of IL-4 and IL-13 define unique functions in allergic immunity.


ABSTRACT: Interleukin 4 (IL-4) and IL-13 are critical for responses to parasitic helminthes. We used genetically engineered reporter mice to assess the temporal and spatial production of these cytokines in vivo. In lymph nodes, IL-4, but not IL-13, was made by follicular helper T cells (T(FH) cells). In contrast, tissue type 2 helper T cells (T(H)2 cells) produced both cytokines. There was also divergent production of IL-4 and IL-13 among cells of the innate immune system, whereby basophils produced IL-4, whereas innate helper type 2 cells (Ih2 cells) produced IL-13. IL-13 production by T(H)2 and Ih2 cells was dependent on the transcription factor GATA-3, which was present in large amounts in these cells, and in contrast to the small amount of GATA-3 in T(FH) cells and basophils. The distinct localization and cellular expression of IL-4 and IL-13 explains their unique roles during allergic immunity.

SUBMITTER: Liang HE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3242938 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Divergent expression patterns of IL-4 and IL-13 define unique functions in allergic immunity.

Liang Hong-Erh HE   Reinhardt R Lee RL   Bando Jennifer K JK   Sullivan Brandon M BM   Ho I-Cheng IC   Locksley Richard M RM  

Nature immunology 20111204 1


Interleukin 4 (IL-4) and IL-13 are critical for responses to parasitic helminthes. We used genetically engineered reporter mice to assess the temporal and spatial production of these cytokines in vivo. In lymph nodes, IL-4, but not IL-13, was made by follicular helper T cells (T(FH) cells). In contrast, tissue type 2 helper T cells (T(H)2 cells) produced both cytokines. There was also divergent production of IL-4 and IL-13 among cells of the innate immune system, whereby basophils produced IL-4,  ...[more]

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