摘要
既往研究认为,自身免疫性疾病主要足Th1/Th2平衡失调所致,但就Th1细胞亚群的研究结果并不能完全解释自身免疫性疾病的发病机制。Th17细胞是新发现的CD4^+辅助性T细胞亚群,IL-23是Th17细胞赖以存在,并维持其稳态及扩增,促进其分泌IL—17的必需细胞因子。目前认为,越来越多的研究表明,IL-23/Th17轴参与了多种自身免疫性疾病的病理过程。
Previous studies have indicated the role of the Thl/Th2 in autoimmune diseases. However, studies on Thl cells could not clarify the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases. Thl7 cells are nowly found CD4^+ T helper cells. Interleukin-23 is the essential cytokine which maintains and promotes,amplification of IL- 17 secreting the Thl7 ceils. Recent data suggest that the IL-23/Th17 pathway is involved in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases .
出处
《国际免疫学杂志》
CAS
2012年第1期61-63,共3页
International Journal of Immunology