Activated mammalian target of rapamycin is associated with T regulatory cell insufficiency in nasal polyps

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Decreased infiltration of Foxp3+ T regulatory cell (Treg) is considered to be critical for the Th1/Th2 dysregulation of nasal polyps, while the cellular mechanism underlying Foxp3+ Treg insufficiency is currently not well defined.<...

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Main Authors: Shi Jianbo, Cai Kemin, Liu Zheng, Yu Chuanzhao, Hua Xiaoyang, Zhou Han, Xia Jiahong, Xu Geng, Li Huabin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/13