IL-17 family cytokines in inflammation and cancer
Cytokines play important regulatory roles in immunity and inflammation. IL-17 family cytokines have emerged as critical players in inflammatory diseases. IL-17, also called IL-17A, is produced by specialized T cells, Th17 and other lymphocytes. Th17 cells are important in tissue inflammation and autoimmunity. On the other hand, IL-25, produced by epithelial cells, regulate type II immunity. In the workshop, I will discuss on our recent data on the function of IL-17 cytokines in inflammation and cancer. These cytokines may be targeted to treat immune diseases.
Reference:
Tu-S2-2
Session:
Symposium 2, “Autoimmunity, chronic inflammation and cytokines”
Presenter/s:
Chen Dong
Presentation type:
Invited Speaker
Room:
Ishikawa Ongakudō Hogaku Hall
Chair/s:
Chen Dong, Vijay K. Kuchroo
Date:
Tuesday, 31 October 2017
Time:
09:55 - 10:20
Session times:
09:30 - 12:10