| Literature DB >> 12121657 |
Douglas S Robinson1, Anne O'Garra.
Abstract
Tight control of Th1 immunity is essential to prevent immunopathology. Central to control of the IFN-gamma gene is the transcription factor T-bet, whose induction is Stat-1 dependent. IL-12 is dominant in directing Th1 development, while synergizing with IL-18 for IFNgamma production from differentiated Th1 cells. In this issue of Immunity, IL-27 is described, which acts in synergy with IL-12 early in Th1 development from naive T cells via the receptor TCCR/WSX-1. We review the coordination of these checkpoints in Th1 development and function.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12121657 DOI: 10.1016/s1074-7613(02)00331-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Immunity ISSN: 1074-7613 Impact factor: 31.745