| Literature DB >> 31745336 |
João T Barata1, Scott K Durum2, Benedict Seddon3.
Abstract
The cytokine IL-7 and its receptor, IL-7R, are critical for T cell and, in the mouse, B cell development, as well as differentiation and survival of naive T cells, and generation and maintenance of memory T cells. They are also required for innate lymphoid cell (ILC) development and maintenance, and consequently for generation of lymphoid structures and barrier defense. Here we discuss the central role of IL-7 and IL-7R in the lymphoid system and highlight the impact of their deregulation, placing a particular emphasis on their 'dark side' as promoters of cancer development. We also explore therapeutic implications and opportunities associated with either positive or negative modulation of the IL-7-IL-7R signaling axis.Entities:
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31745336 DOI: 10.1038/s41590-019-0479-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Immunol ISSN: 1529-2908 Impact factor: 25.606