Overexpression of Galectin-9 in Islets Prolongs Grafts Survival via Downregulation of Th1 Responses

The differential activation of T helper (Th) cells and production of cytokines contribute to graft rejection or tolerance. In general, the Th1-type cytokines and cytotoxic T-cells are detected consistently in a host who is undergoing rejection, whereas Th2 responses are linked to a tolerance conditi...

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Main Authors: Feng-Cheng Chou, Chih-Chi Kuo, Yen-Ling Wang, Ming-Hong Lin, B. Linju Yen, Deh-Ming Chang, Huey-Kang Sytwu Ph.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2013-11-01
Series:Cell Transplantation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3727/096368912X657891