IL-17A and Th17 Cells in Lung Inflammation: An Update on the Role of Th17 Cell Differentiation and IL-17R Signaling in Host Defense against Infection
Joint Authors
Hung, Li-Yin
Tsai, Hsing-Chuan
Wu, Reen
Velichko, Sharlene
Source
Journal of Immunology Research
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The significance of Th17 cells and interleukin- (IL-)17A signaling in host defense and disease development has been demonstrated in various infection and autoimmune models.
Numerous studies have indicated that Th17 cells and its signature cytokine IL-17A are critical to the airway’s immune response against various bacteria and fungal infection.
Cytokines such as IL-23, which are involved in Th17 differentiation, play a critical role in controlling Klebsiella pneumonia (K.
pneumonia) infection.
IL-17A acts on nonimmune cells in infected tissues to strengthen innate immunity by inducing the expression of antimicrobial proteins, cytokines, and chemokines.
Mice deficient in IL-17 receptor (IL-17R) expression are susceptible to infection by various pathogens.
In this review, we summarize the recent advances in unraveling the mechanism behind Th17 cell differentiation, IL-17A/IL-17R signaling, and also the importance of IL-17A in pulmonary infection.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tsai, Hsing-Chuan& Velichko, Sharlene& Hung, Li-Yin& Wu, Reen. 2013. IL-17A and Th17 Cells in Lung Inflammation: An Update on the Role of Th17 Cell Differentiation and IL-17R Signaling in Host Defense against Infection. Journal of Immunology Research،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tsai, Hsing-Chuan…[et al.]. IL-17A and Th17 Cells in Lung Inflammation: An Update on the Role of Th17 Cell Differentiation and IL-17R Signaling in Host Defense against Infection. Journal of Immunology Research No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Tsai, Hsing-Chuan& Velichko, Sharlene& Hung, Li-Yin& Wu, Reen. IL-17A and Th17 Cells in Lung Inflammation: An Update on the Role of Th17 Cell Differentiation and IL-17R Signaling in Host Defense against Infection. Journal of Immunology Research. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1006560
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1006560