Publications by authors named "Jing-Ling Su"
Potential role of Th17 cells in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease.
World J Gastroenterol
December 2009
Article Synopsis
- * IBD is characterized by excessive immune responses to gut bacteria, with Crohn's disease mainly involving Th1 immune responses and ulcerative colitis linked to Th2 responses.
- * The discovery of Th17 cells, a new type of immune cell, adds complexity to our understanding of IBD and indicates their involvement in both fighting infections and contributing to inflammation and autoimmunity.