Biological Functions of Interleukin-21 and Its Role in Inflammation

Interleukin-21 (IL-21), the most recently discovered CD132-dependent cytokine, is mainly produced by activated T lymphocytes, particularly the inflammatory Th17 subset, and is believed to be a key factor in the transition between innate and acquired immunity. In the last few years, this cytokine has...

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Main Authors: Martin Pelletier, Denis Girard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2007-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2007.275
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