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Th17 and treg cells innovate the TH1/TH2 concept and allergy research.
Chemical immunology and allergy - 1 Jan 2008
Schmidt-Weber C
Abstract excerpt
Allergic reactions are caused by harmless allergens, which are recognized by the specific immune system. Allergen-specific T cells are assumed to play a key role in the sensitization phase and in immunological memory. Current immunological concepts suggest that asymptomatic T-cell memory cells also exist, tagging the allergen as harmless and preventing an inappropriate response and thus allergic symptoms....
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