摘要
白细胞介素21(IL-21)是IL-2家族中的新成员,主要由活化的CD4^+T细胞产生。IL-21具有广泛的生物学功能,主要调节T细胞、B细胞、NK细胞的功能。近年来IL-21与自身免疫性疾病的关系得到了广泛的研究,为自身免疫性疾病的治疗提供了新的思路和方法。
Interleakin 21 (IL-21) is a new member of the interleukin 2(IL-2) family ,mainly produced by the activated CD4^+T cells ,and shows extensive biological activities,especially regulate the function of T cells, B cells, and NK cells. The relationship between IL-21 and autoimmune diseases, has been wide researched recently, providing new solutions for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
出处
《国际免疫学杂志》
CAS
2008年第6期449-452,共4页
International Journal of Immunology