| Literature DB >> 20436950 |
Michael M Miazgowicz1, Mark B Headley, Ryan P Larson, Steven F Ziegler.
Abstract
Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) is an IL-7-related cytokine expressed predominantly by barrier epithelial cells. TSLP is a potent activator of several cell types, including myeloid-derived dendritic cells, monocytes/macrophages and mast cells. Recent studies have revealed an important role for TSLP in the initiation and progression of allergic inflammatory diseases. In this review, we will discuss the role of TSLP in atopic diseases, as well as its function in immune homeostasis.Entities:
Year: 2009 PMID: 20436950 PMCID: PMC2860329 DOI: 10.1586/eci.09.45
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Expert Rev Clin Immunol ISSN: 1744-666X Impact factor: 4.473