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Itk is required for Th9 differentiation via TCR-mediated induction of IL-2 and IRF4

Authors :
Julio Gomez-Rodriguez
Françoise Meylan
Robin Handon
Erika T. Hayes
Stacie M. Anderson
Martha R. Kirby
Richard M. Siegel
Pamela L. Schwartzberg
Source :
Nature Communications, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-15 (2016)
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2016.

Abstract

The Tec family tyrosine kinase, Itk, is a component of the T-cell receptor essential for optimal Th2 responses in vivo. Here the authors show in human cells and mouse models that Itk is also needed for the production of IL-9, an important contributor to allergic asthma.

Subjects

Subjects :
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.30020e049b654fe9a3907548fe25c55f
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms10857