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Induction and effector functions of T(H)17 cells.

ABSTRACT: T helper (T(H)) cells constitute an important arm of the adaptive immune system because they coordinate defence against specific pathogens, and their unique cytokines and effector functions mediate different types of tissue inflammation. The recently discovered T(H)17 cells, the third subset of effector T helper cells, have been the subject of intense research aimed at understanding their role in immunity and disease. Here we review emerging data suggesting that T(H)17 cells have an important role in host defence against specific pathogens and are potent inducers of autoimmunity and tissue inflammation. In addition, the differentiation factors responsible for their generation have revealed an interesting reciprocal relationship with regulatory T (T(reg)) cells, which prevent tissue inflammation and mediate self-tolerance.

SUBMITTER: Bettelli E

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6280661 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Induction and effector functions of T(H)17 cells.

Bettelli Estelle E Korn Thomas T Oukka Mohamed M Kuchroo Vijay K VK

Nature 20080601 7198

T helper (T(H)) cells constitute an important arm of the adaptive immune system because they coordinate defence against specific pathogens, and their unique cytokines and effector functions mediate different types of tissue inflammation. The recently discovered T(H)17 cells, the third subset of effector T helper cells, have been the subject of intense research aimed at understanding their role in immunity and disease. Here we review emerging data suggesting that T(H)17 cells have an important ro ...[more]

PMID: 18563156

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Induction and effector functions of T(H)17 cells.

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Induction and effector functions of T(H)17 cells.

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