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| T1 |
0-161 |
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α-Galactosylceramide treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell-mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma. |
| T1 |
0-161 |
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α-Galactosylceramide treatment before allergen sensitization promotes iNKT cell-mediated induction of Treg cells, preventing Th2 cell responses in murine asthma. |
| T2 |
162-302 |
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Asthma is a common inflammatory pulmonary disorder involving a diverse array of immune cells such as proinflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cells. |
| T2 |
162-302 |
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Asthma is a common inflammatory pulmonary disorder involving a diverse array of immune cells such as proinflammatory T helper 2 (Th2) cells. |
| T3 |
303-505 |
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We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. |
| T3 |
303-505 |
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We recently reported that intraperitoneal injection of α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer) can stimulate the lung invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells and does not lead to airway inflammation in WT mice. |
| T4 |
506-637 |
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Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. |
| T4 |
506-637 |
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Other studies indicate that iNKT cells play an important role in inducing regulatory T cells (Treg cells) and peripheral tolerance. |
| T5 |
638-880 |
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Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. |
| T5 |
638-880 |
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Using iNKT cell- knockout mice, functional inactivation of Treg cells, and co-culture experiments in murine asthma models, we investigated the immunoregulatory effects of α-GalCer treatment before allergen sensitization on Th2 cell responses. |
| T6 |
881-980 |
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We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. |
| T6 |
881-980 |
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We also studied whether α-GalCer's effects require lung Treg cells induced by activated iNKT cells. |
| T7 |
981-1164 |
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Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. |
| T7 |
981-1164 |
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Our results disclosed that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before allergen sensitization could promote the expansion and suppressive activity of lung CD4+FoxP3+ Treg cells. |
| T8 |
1165-1305 |
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These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. |
| T8 |
1165-1305 |
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These effects were accompanied by down-regulated Th2 cell responses and decreased immunogenic maturation of lung dendritic cells in WT mice. |
| T9 |
1306-1498 |
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However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. |
| T9 |
1306-1498 |
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However, these changes were absent in CD1d-/- mice immunized and challenged with ovalbumin or house dust mites, indicating that the effects of α-GalCer on Treg cells mainly require iNKT cells. |
| T10 |
1499-1656 |
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Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. |
| T10 |
1499-1656 |
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Moreover, functional inactivation of Treg cells could reverse the inhibitory ability of this α-GalCer therapy on Th2 cell responses in a murine asthma model. |
| T11 |
1657-1902 |
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Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma. |
| T11 |
1657-1902 |
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Our findings indicate that intraperitoneal administration of α-GalCer before the development of asthma symptoms induces the generation of lung Treg cells via iNKT cells and may provide a potential therapeutic strategy to prevent allergic asthma. |