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Role of NKT cells in the digestive system. I. Invariant NKT cells and liver diseases: is there strength in numbers?
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
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| Author | Ajuebor, Maureen N. |
| Copyright Year | 2007 |
| Abstract | Information regarding the functional role of the innate immune T cell, invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells, in the pathophysiology of liver diseases continues to emerge. Results from animal studies suggest that iNKT cells can have divergent roles by specifically promoting the development of proinflammatory or anti-inflammatory responses in liver diseases. In this themes article, I discuss the critical evidence from animal models that demonstrate a vital role for iNKT cells in the pathophysiology of liver diseases with emphasis on viral, autoimmune, and toxin-induced liver diseases. Furthermore, I discuss the controversial issues (including iNKT cell apoptosis) that typify some of these studies. Finally, I highlight areas that require additional investigation. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.1152/ajpgi.00298.2007 |
| PubMed reference number | 17627969 |
| Journal | Medline |
| Volume Number | 293 |
| Issue Number | 4 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://ajpgi.physiology.org/content/ajpgi/293/4/g651.full.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpgi.00298.2007 |
| Journal | American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |