| Literature DB >> 19403336 |
Ariana Peck1, Elizabeth D Mellins.
Abstract
Aberrant helper T cell activation has been implicated in the pathogenesis of an array of autoimmune diseases. In this review, we summarize evidence that suggests the involvement of a novel T cell subset, the Th17 lineage, in rheumatoid arthritis. In particular, we focus on the role of Th17 cells in inducing and perpetuating the chronic inflammation, cartilage damage, and bone erosion that are hallmark phases of joint destruction and consider current and emerging therapies that seek to disrupt the inflammatory Th17 network and shift the immune system back towards homeostasis.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19403336 PMCID: PMC2720426 DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2009.03.522
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Immunol ISSN: 1521-6616 Impact factor: 3.969