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The role of Th1/Th2 polarization in mucosal immunity

Susetta FinottoMarkus F. NeurathLaurie H. Glimcher

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CD4-Positive T-LymphocytesChemistryModels ImmunologicalCell PolarityGeneral MedicineTh1 CellsInflammatory Bowel DiseasesAsthmaGeneral Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular BiologyTh2 polarizationTh2 CellsAntigenImmunityImmunologyAnimalsHumansImmunity MucosalMucosal immunity

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Mucosal immunity relies on the delicate balance between antigen responsiveness and tolerance. The polarization of T helper cells plays a key role in maintaining or disrupting this equilibrium.

https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0602-567