TITLE

The role of Th1/Th2 polarization in mucosal immunity

AUTHOR(S)
Neurath, Markus F.; Finotto, Susetta; Glimcher, Laurie H.
PUB. DATE
June 2002
SOURCE
Nature Medicine;Jun2002, Vol. 8 Issue 6, p567
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Mucosal immunity relies on the delicate balance between antigen responsiveness and tolerance. The polarization of T helper cells plays a key role in maintaining or disrupting this equilibrium.
ACCESSION #
9511458

Tags: T cells;  MUCOUS membrane;  IMMUNE system -- Research

 

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