Role of gamma-delta (γδ) T cells in autoimmunity

S Paul, G Lal - Journal of Leucocyte Biology, 2015 - academic.oup.com
S Paul, G Lal
Journal of Leucocyte Biology, 2015academic.oup.com
Abstract γδ T cells represent a small population of overall T lymphocytes (0.5–5%) and have
variable tissue distribution in the body. γδ T cells can perform complex functions, such as
immune surveillance, immunoregulation, and effector function, without undergoing clonal
expansion. Heterogeneous distribution and anatomic localization of γδ T cells in the normal
and inflamed tissues play an important role in alloimmunity, autoimmunity, or immunity. The
cross-talk between γδ T cells and other immune cells and phenotypic and functional …
Abstract
γδ T cells represent a small population of overall T lymphocytes (0.5–5%) and have variable tissue distribution in the body. γδ T cells can perform complex functions, such as immune surveillance, immunoregulation, and effector function, without undergoing clonal expansion. Heterogeneous distribution and anatomic localization of γδ T cells in the normal and inflamed tissues play an important role in alloimmunity, autoimmunity, or immunity. The cross-talk between γδ T cells and other immune cells and phenotypic and functional plasticity of γδ T cells have been given recent attention in the field of immunology. In this review, we discussed the cellular and molecular interaction of γδ T cells with other immune cells and its mechanism in the pathogenesis of various autoimmune diseases.
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