Activation of invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells by treatment with their a-galactosyl ceramide ligand provides therapeutic benefits in several immune inflammatory settings. Given the artificial nature of this stimulation, the natural regulatory functions of iNKT remain uncertain. Addressing thi
Role for hedgehog pathway in regulating growth and function of invariant NKT cells
✍ Scribed by Wing-Kin Syn; Rafal P. Witek; Stuart M. Curbishley; Youngmi Jung; Steve S. Choi; Barbara Enrich; Alessia Omenetti; Kolade M. Agboola; Caitlin M. Fearing; Herbert Tilg; David H. Adams; Anna Mae Diehl
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 445 KB
- Volume
- 39
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0014-2980
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