Th17 Cells Are More Protective Than Th1 Cells Against the Intracellular Parasite Trypanosoma cruzi.
Th17 cells are a subset of CD4+ T cells known to play a central role in the pathogenesis of many autoimmune diseases, as well as in the defense against some extracellular bacteria and fungi. However, Th17 cells are not believed to have a significant function against intracellular infections. In cont...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2016-10-01
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| Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5047564?pdf=render |