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T(H)1 cells control themselves by producing interleukin-10.

Anne O'Garra1, Paulo Vieira

  • 1Division of Immunoregulation, The National Institute for Medical Research, Mill Hill, London NW7 1AA, UK. aogarra@nimr.mrc.ac.uk

Nature Reviews. Immunology
|May 26, 2007
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T helper 1 (T(H)1) cells combat pathogens but can cause immune damage. Interleukin-10 (IL-10) production by T(H)1 cells helps control these responses, particularly in infections like Leishmania major and Toxoplasma gondii.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Cellular Biology

Background:

  • T helper 1 (T(H)1) cell responses are crucial for pathogen eradication but can lead to immunopathology.
  • Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is an anti-inflammatory cytokine that mitigates deleterious immune side-effects.
  • While initially identified in T(H)2 cells, IL-10 is now recognized as being produced by various cell types.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the primary source of IL-10 involved in controlling immune responses.
  • To highlight the role of T(H)1 cells as a significant source of IL-10.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific evidence and immunological studies.
  • Analysis of immune response mechanisms in parasitic infections.

Main Results:

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  • T(H)1 cells are identified as a major source of IL-10.
  • IL-10 produced by T(H)1 cells plays a key role in regulating immune responses.
  • This regulation is particularly evident in infections caused by Leishmania major and Toxoplasma gondii.

    • Conclusions:

    • T(H)1 cells are a critical source of IL-10 for controlling immune responses.
    • Understanding this mechanism is vital for managing immunopathology in infectious diseases.