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The role of the FOXP3 transcription factor in the immune regulation of allergic asthma

The role of the FOXP3 transcription factor in the immune regulation of allergic asthma Unbalanced immune reactions against allergens are caused by Th2 cells, which are the basis of immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated symptoms of allergy and asthma. Although Th2 cells are essential for allergy, they are not sufficient to cause disease, because regulatory T cells (Tregs) control their activity and expansion. Therefore, Tregs are assumed to play an important role not only in the sensitization but also in established allergic disease under therapy. A key factor of Tregs is FOXP3, which, upon expression, is sufficient to induce regulatory T-cell phenotypes. The initiation and suppressive function of FOXP3 and Tregs in the context of allergic asthma are discussed in this review. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Allergy and Asthma Reports Springer Journals

The role of the FOXP3 transcription factor in the immune regulation of allergic asthma

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 2005 by Current Science Inc
Subject
Medicine & Public Health; Allergology; Pneumology/Respiratory System; Otorhinolaryngology; Infectious Diseases
ISSN
1529-7322
eISSN
1534-6315
DOI
10.1007/s11882-005-0006-z
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Abstract

Unbalanced immune reactions against allergens are caused by Th2 cells, which are the basis of immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated symptoms of allergy and asthma. Although Th2 cells are essential for allergy, they are not sufficient to cause disease, because regulatory T cells (Tregs) control their activity and expansion. Therefore, Tregs are assumed to play an important role not only in the sensitization but also in established allergic disease under therapy. A key factor of Tregs is FOXP3, which, upon expression, is sufficient to induce regulatory T-cell phenotypes. The initiation and suppressive function of FOXP3 and Tregs in the context of allergic asthma are discussed in this review.

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Current Allergy and Asthma ReportsSpringer Journals

Published: May 27, 2005

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