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Regulatory effect of nicotine on the differentiation of Th1, Th2 and Th17 lymphocyte subsets in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
European journal of pharmacology - 15 Jul 2018
Wu Shiyao, Zhou Yaou, Liu Sijia, Zhang Huali, Luo Hui, Zuo Xiaoxia, Li Tong
Abstract excerpt
Previous research has demonstrated that nicotine have protective role in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the immunologic mechanisms of nicotine's effect have not been fully elucidated. Herein, the effects of nicotine on the differentiation of Th1, Th2, and Th17 cells were assessed. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and CD4+T cells were separated from patients with RA. PBMCs were stimulated with...
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