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FOXP3 and RORγt: Transcriptional regulation of Treg and Th17

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INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
Volume 11, Issue 5, Pages 536-542

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ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2010.11.008

Keywords

FOXP3; ROR gamma t; Regulatory T cell; T helper 17 cell

Funding

  1. NSFC [O933P31231, 31050110129]
  2. SMCST [09JC1416100]
  3. Shanghai Pasteur Foundation [10QA1407900]
  4. NN-CAS Foundation
  5. CAS

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FOXP3(+)CD4(+)CD25 Regulatory T (Treg) cells and IL-17 producing helper T cells (Th17) are critical subsets of T cells which play essential roles in immune homeostasis. The Forkhead family transcription factor FOXP3 is predominantly expressed in Treg cells, where the FOXP3 ensemble is essential for Treg cell development and function. As FOXP3 is to Treg cells, the orphan retinoic acid nuclear receptor (ROR) family transcription factor ROR gamma t is essential for Th17 development and function. In this review, we summarize recent progress of our understanding towards the molecular mechanisms underlying the differentiation and function of FOXP3(+) Treg cells and ROR gamma t expressing Th17 cells. These may provide new insights into therapeutic intervention and targeting of human immune-deficient diseases. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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