Regulation of the Induction and Function of Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes by Natural Killer T Cell
Joint Authors
Ito, Hiroyasu
Seishima, Mitsuru
Source
Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-05-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) play a crucial role in the infections and the antitumor immunity.
Induction and activation of antigen-specific CTLs is an important strategy in immunotherapy for various diseases, and several researchers have focused on the modulation of CTL induction and function.
Natural killer T (NKT) cells are an important focus area of researchers studying immunomodulatory responses to tumors and infectious diseases.
CD1d-restricted NKT cells consist of type I NKT cells and type II NKT cells.
α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer)-activated type I NKT cells secrete both Th1 (e.g., IFN-γ) and Th2 cytokines, affect the expression of costimulatory molecules in immune cells, and regulate the host immune system.
Type II NKT cells, however, are stimulated by sulfatide, a self-glycolipid derived from myelin, and play an immunosuppressive role in animal model of autoimmune diseases.
CTL generation, activation, and suppression are strongly affected by activated type I and type II NKT cells.
Thus, the regulation of these NKT cells leads to the modification of CTL function.
CTLs contribute to antimicrobial responses, antitumor immune and autoimmune responses.
Understanding the role of NKT cells in the regulation of CTL generation, activation, and suppression enable the development of novel treatment strategies for these diseases.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ito, Hiroyasu& Seishima, Mitsuru. 2010. Regulation of the Induction and Function of Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes by Natural Killer T Cell. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ito, Hiroyasu& Seishima, Mitsuru. Regulation of the Induction and Function of Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes by Natural Killer T Cell. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487548
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ito, Hiroyasu& Seishima, Mitsuru. Regulation of the Induction and Function of Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes by Natural Killer T Cell. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487548
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487548