Molecular regulation of human IgE synthesis

Human IgE synthesis is largely dependent on the production of interleukin (IL)-4 or IL-13 and the expression of CD40 ligand. Such B cell help is not only provided by CD4+ T cells, but also by CD8+ T cells, γδ T cells, mast cells, basophils and eosinophils. The IL-4 receptor a chain (IL-4Ra) expresse...

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Main Author: Yukiyoshi Yanagihara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1999-01-01
Series:Allergology International
Subjects:
IgE
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1323893015314751