Suppression of Th1 and Th17 Responses and Induction of Treg Responses by IL-18-Expressing Plasmid Gene Combined with IL-4 on Collagen-Induced Arthritis
Objectives. IL-18 is a proinflammatory cytokine with multiple immunoregulatory properties. We studied the effect of IL-18 gene therapy on the development of murine collagen-induced arthritis (CIA). Methods. Plasmid pCAGGS-IL-18 along or in combination with IL-10 or IL-4 was administered to CIA mice....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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Series: | BioMed Research International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/5164715 |