Resistin enhances the expansion of regulatory T cells through modulation of dendritic cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Resistin, a member of adipokine family, is known to be involved in the modulation of immune responses including inflammatory activity. Interestingly, resistin is secreted by adipocytes in mice and rats whereas it is secreted by leuko...

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Main Authors: Han Seung, Min Tae, Lee Woon, Park Yeong-Min, Kim Sang, Moon Yang, Kim Gi, Ahn Sung, Son Young, Yun Cheol-Heui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/11/33