Is there a balance between microglia and astrocytes in regulating Th1/Th2-cell responses and neuropathologies?

被引:49
作者
Xiao, BG [1 ]
Link, H [1 ]
机构
[1] Huddinge Univ Hosp, Karolinska Inst, Div Neurol, S-14186 Huddinge, Sweden
来源
IMMUNOLOGY TODAY | 1999年 / 20卷 / 11期
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10.1016/S0167-5699(99)01501-7
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R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
摘要
The brain is often considered an immunologically privileged organ. However, evidence that both microglia and astrocytes secrete cytokines has led to the proposal that there is a balance between these cells in regulating local immune reactions, including Th1/Th2 responses.
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页码:477 / 479
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