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High mobility group box-1 protein regulate immunosuppression of regulatory T cells through toll-like receptor 4.
Cytokine - 1 Jun 2011
Zhu Xiao-Mei, Yao Yong-Ming, Liang Hua-Ping, Xu Chang-Tao, Dong Ning, Yu Yan, Sheng Zhi-Yong
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INTRODUCTION: High mobility group box-1 protein (HMGB1), a recently recognized mediator of immune response might contribute to immune suppression when released extracellularly. The present study was performed to clarify effects of HMGB1 on regulatory T cells (Tregs) and the involvement of toll-like receptor (TLR) 4 signaling. METHODS: CD4(+)CD25(+)Tregs, isolated from spleens of normal mice and treated with HMGB1...
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