CD39<sup>+ </sup>Regulatory T cells suppress generation and differentiation of Th17 cells in human malignant pleural effusion via a LAP-dependent mechanism

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Both regulatory T cells (Tregs) and T helper IL-17-producing cells (Th17 cells) have been found to be involved in human malignancies, however, the possible implication of Tregs in regulating generation and differentiation of Th17 cel...

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Main Authors: Xin Jian-Bao, Qin Shou-Ming, Wu Cong, Li Xiao, Zhang Jian-Chu, Zhou Qiong, Ye Zhi-Jian, Shi Huan-Zhong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/77