Immune regulation by novel costimulatory molecules

Chen Dong, Roza I. Nurieva, Durbaka V.R. Prasad

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Abstract

CD4 helper T (Th)-cells and the cytokines that they produce play essential regulatory roles in immune and autoimmune responses. Th activation and differentiation is regulated by costimulatory receptors. CD28 and CTLA-4 are important in maintaining the threshold of T-cell activation. ICOS and PD-1 are novel costimulatory receptors expressed on activated T-cells. B7-H3 recognizes a putative costimulatory receptor on activated T-cells. Here we summarize the latest developments in the novel costimulatory molecules and their roles in regulating Th activation, differentiation, and function.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)39-48
Number of pages10
JournalImmunologic Research
Volume28
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003

Keywords

  • Autoimmune diseases
  • B7-H3
  • Costimulation
  • Cytokines
  • Helper T-lymphocytes
  • Inducible costimulator
  • Th1/Th2

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology

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