Role of gammadelta T cells in protecting normal airway function
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Since their discovery 15 years ago, the role of γδ T cells has remained somewhat elusive. Responses of γδ T cells have been found in numerous infectious and non-infectious diseases. New evidence points to γδ T cells' functioning in the airways to maintain no...
Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2000-11-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/rr26 |
Summary: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Since their discovery 15 years ago, the role of γδ T cells has remained somewhat elusive. Responses of γδ T cells have been found in numerous infectious and non-infectious diseases. New evidence points to γδ T cells' functioning in the airways to maintain normal airway responsiveness or tone. In the lung, distinct subsets of γδ T cell subsets seem to have specific roles, one subset promoting allergic inflammation, the other serving a protective role.</p> |
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ISSN: | 1465-9921 |