Nematode-derived proteins suppress proliferation and cytokine production of antigen-specific T cells via induction of cell death.

In order to establish long-lasting infections in their mammalian host, filarial nematodes have developed sophisticated strategies to dampen their host's immune response. Proteins that are actively secreted by the parasites have been shown to induce the expansion of regulatory T cells and to dir...

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Auteurs principaux: Wiebke Hartmann, Yannick Brenz, Manchang Tanyi Kingsley, Irene Ajonina-Ekoti, Norbert W Brattig, Eva Liebau, Minka Breloer
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Publié: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013
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Accès en ligne:https://doaj.org/article/93b24363043040a1a52428daa55f3ecb
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