| Literature DB >> 16569373 |
Martin A Kriegel1, Ming O Li, Shomyseh Sanjabi, Yisong Y Wan, Richard A Flavell.
Abstract
Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) is a key regulator of immune tolerance. In this paper, we will focus on T cells and natural killer (NK) cells, which are directly regulated by TGF-beta in vivo. TGF-beta controls T-cell activation and differentiation, and is involved in the suppressive function and generation of regulatory T cells. Recently, TGF-beta has also been shown to directly inhibit NK cell activity. These studies demonstrate that TGF-beta utilizes multiple mechanisms to ensure immune tolerance, which is critical in a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. We will also discuss recent advances on the role of TGF-beta in immune-mediated diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16569373 DOI: 10.1007/s11926-006-0054-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Rheumatol Rep ISSN: 1523-3774 Impact factor: 4.592