Publikationsdatum:
2016-03-04
Beschreibung:
T helper lymphocytes play essential roles in the adaptive immune system. They come in distinct types defined by unique transcriptional programs that control their development and functions. Among these, T helper 17 (TH17) cells are important in protecting mucosal surfaces against fungal and bacterial infections. In addition, TH17 cells contribute to the pathogenesis of multiple autoimmune diseases (1). A recent study (2) adds yet another layer of complexity to the biology of these complex cells—an RNA helicase and a long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) that act together to control their effector functions. Authors: Maninjay K. Atianand, Katherine A. Fitzgerald
Schlagwort(e):
Immunology
Print ISSN:
0036-8075
Digitale ISSN:
1095-9203
Thema:
Biologie
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Chemie und Pharmazie
,
Geologie und Paläontologie
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Informatik
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Medizin
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Allgemeine Naturwissenschaft
,
Physik
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