In vitro responsiveness to IL-18 in combination with IL-12 or IL-2 by PBMC from patients with bronchial asthma and atopic dermatitis

Interleukin (IL)-18 is a proinflammatory cytokine and is now recognized as an important regulator of both helper T cells (Th) 1 and 2 cytokine production. An increased IL-18 secretion has been reported in patients with allergic disorders. It is predominantly produced by activated macrophages, and sy...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.). - 1999. - 111(2004), 1 vom: 01. Apr., Seite 61-8
1. Verfasser: El-Mezayen, R E H (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Matsumoto, T
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2004
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Clinical immunology (Orlando, Fla.)
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Interleukin-13 Interleukin-18 Interleukin-2 Interleukin-12 187348-17-0 Interleukin-4 207137-56-2 Interferon-gamma 82115-62-6