Follicular helper T cell in immunity and autoimmunity

The traditional concept that effector T helper (Th) responses are mediated by Th1/Th2 cell subtypes has been broadened by the recent demonstration of two new effector T helper cells, the IL-17 producing cells (Th17) and the follicular helper T cells (Tfh). These new subsets have many features in com...

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Main Authors: D. Mesquita Jr, W.M. Cruvinel, L.S. Resende, F.V. Mesquita, N.P. Silva, N.O.S. Câmara, L.E.C. Andrade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2016-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Tfh
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2016000500302&lng=en&tlng=en