Innate lymphoid cells in autoimmunity: emerging regulators in rheumatic diseases

Nature Reviews Rheumatology 13, 164 (2017).
doi:10.1038/nrrheum.2016.218

Authors: Medya M. Shikhagaie, Kristine Germar, Suzanne M. Bal, Xavier Romero Ros & Hergen Spits
Innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) are important in the regulation of barrier homeostasis. These cells do not express T cell receptors but share many functional similarities with T helper cells and cytotoxic CD8+ T lymphocytes. ILCs are divided into three groups, namely group 1

Source: Nature Reviews Rheumatology - February 1, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Medya M. Shikhagaie Kristine Germar Suzanne M. Bal Xavier Romero Ros Hergen Spits Tags: Review Source Type: research