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Th1/Th2 Balance and Th17/Treg-Mediated Immunity in relation to Murine Resistance to Dextran Sulfate-Induced Colitis.
- Source :
- Journal of Immunology Research; 5/11/2017, p1-11, 11p, 1 Chart, 7 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- <bold>Background: </bold>The role of the Th17/Treg balance in the development of experimental colitis remains poorly understood.<bold>Methods: </bold>We exploited the differential response of BALB/c mice and C57BL/6 mice towards drinking water mediated by dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) challenge.<bold>Results: </bold>DSS-resistant BALB/c mice were characterized by low levels of IFN-γ and TNF-α but high levels of IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-17A, IL-17F, and colon lamina propria and mesenteric lymph node (MLN) CD4+CD25+FoxP3+ T cells when compared to C57BL/6 mice. Collectively, these data indicate the propensity of BALB/c mice towards a Th2/Th17/Treg-polarized immunity protecting these animals against DSS challenge, whereas Th1-polarization of C57BL/6 mice confers sensitivity to DSS-induced colitis.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>The intrinsic congenital capacity of mouse strains with respect to T cell proliferation determines sensitivity to experimental colitis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23148861
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Immunology Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 122980442
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/7047201