The IL-27 receptor (WSX-1) is an inhibitor of innate and adaptive elements of type 2 immunity
The IL-27 receptor (WSX-1) is an inhibitor of innate and adaptive elements of type 2 immunity
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DOI:
10.4049/jimmunol.173.9.5626
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发表时间:
2004-11-01
影响因子:
4.4
通讯作者:
Hunter, CA
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作者:
Artis, D;Villarino, A;Hunter, CA
Although previous studies have investigated the role of IIL-27/WSX-1 interactions in the regulation of Th1 responses, little is known about their role in regulating Th2-type responses. Studies presented in this work identify a direct role for IIL-27/WSX-1 interactions in the negative regulation of type 2 responses independent of effects on type 1 cytokines. WSX-1(-/-) mice infected with the gastrointestinal helminth Tichuris muris displayed accelerated expulsion of parasites and the development of exaggerated goblet cell hyperplasia and mastocytosks in the gut due to increased production of Th2 cytokines. Enhanced mast cell activity in the absence of WSX-1 was consistent with the ability of wild-type mast cells to express this receptor. In addition, IL-27 directly suppressed CD4(+) T cell proliferation and Th2 cytokine production. Together, these studies identify a novel role for IIL-27/WSX-1 in limiting innate and adaptive components of type 2 immunity at mucosal