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IL-21 and TGF-β are required for differentiation of human TH17 cells

IL-21 and TGF-β are required for differentiation of human TH17 cells TH17 cells (a subset of interleukin (IL)-17-producing T helper cells) are thought to contribute to the pathogenesis of a number of human autoimmune diseases. This study examines which cytokines are required for the production of IL-17A by memory and naive human CD4 T cells. The data demonstrate that transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) is critical for the differentiation of TH17 cells from highly purified naive CD4+ T cells, but not necessary for induction of IL-17 from committed memory CD4+ T cells. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Nature Springer Journals

IL-21 and TGF-β are required for differentiation of human TH17 cells

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2008 by Nature Publishing Group
Subject
Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary; Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary; Science, multidisciplinary
ISSN
0028-0836
eISSN
1476-4687
DOI
10.1038/nature07021
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Abstract

TH17 cells (a subset of interleukin (IL)-17-producing T helper cells) are thought to contribute to the pathogenesis of a number of human autoimmune diseases. This study examines which cytokines are required for the production of IL-17A by memory and naive human CD4 T cells. The data demonstrate that transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) is critical for the differentiation of TH17 cells from highly purified naive CD4+ T cells, but not necessary for induction of IL-17 from committed memory CD4+ T cells.

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NatureSpringer Journals

Published: May 11, 2008

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