Alarming dendritic cells for Th2 induction

作者:MacDonald Andrew S; Maizels Rick M*
来源:Journal of Experimental Medicine, 2008, 205(1): 13-17.
DOI:10.1084/jem.20072665

摘要

There is an ever-increasing understanding of the mechanisms by which pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa activate dendritic cells (DCs) to drive T helper type 1 (Th1) responses, but we know much less about how these cells elicit Th2 responses. This gap in our knowledge puts us at a distinct disadvantage in designing therapeutics for certain immune-mediated diseases. However, progress is being made with the identification of novel endogenous tissue factors that can enhance Th2 induction by DCs.

  • 出版日期2008-1-21