Role of Th17 Cell and Autoimmunity in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
- Author:
Seok Chan HONG
1
;
Seung Hyo LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: COPD; Inflammation; Th17 cells; Autoimmunity
- MeSH: Adaptive Immunity; Autoimmune Diseases; Autoimmunity; Inflammation; Interleukin-17; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive; T-Lymphocytes; Th17 Cells
- From:Immune Network 2010;10(4):109-114
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: The molecular mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are poorly defined. Accumulating evidences indicate that chronic inflammatory responses and adaptive immunity play important roles in the development and progression of the disease. Recently, it has been shown that IL-17 producing CD4 T cells, named Th17 cells, which have been implicated in the pathogenesis of several inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, are involved in airway inflammation and COPD. In addition, we and others suggest that autoimmunity may play a critical role in the pathogenesis of COPD. Here, we will review the current understanding of roles of Th17 cells and autoimmune responses in COPD.
