The Role of the γδ T Cell in Allergic Diseases

The predominant distribution of γδ T cells in the mucosal and epithelial tissues makes these unconventional lymphocytes the “guards” to contact external environment (like allergens) and to contribute to immune surveillance, as well as “vanguards” to participate in initiating mucosal inflammation. Th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rui Zheng, Qintai Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Immunology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/963484