Abstract
Th17 cells are a recently discovered subset of T helper cells characterised by the release of IL-17, and are thought to be important for mobilization of immune responses against microbial pathogens, but which also contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases. The identification of C-type lectin receptors which are capable of regulating the balance between Th1 and Th17 responses has been of particular recent interest, which they control, in part, though the release of Th17 inducing cytokines. Many of these receptors recognise fungi, and other pathogens, and play key roles in driving the development of protective anti-microbial immunity. Here we will review the C-type lectins that have been linked to Th17 type responses and will briefly examine the role of Th17 responses in murine and human anti-fungal immunity.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 405-412 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Cytokine and Growth Factor Reviews |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Early online date | 12 Nov 2010 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- C-type lectin
- Fungi
- Mycobacteria
- Syk kinase
- Th17
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Immunology
- General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
