Immunosuppressive actions of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3: Preferential inhibition of Th1 functions.

Authors :: Lemire, Jacques M.
Archer, D. Clay
Source :: Journal of Nutrition. Jun95 Supplement, Vol. 125 Issue 6, p1704S-1708S. 5p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart.
Publication Year :: 1995
Abstract: Focuses on the effects of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 and analogue, 1,25-dihydroxy-16ene-vitamin D3, on T helper subsets type 1 (Th1) or type 2 (Th2) that have distinctive functional characteristics in humans. Th1 and Th2 secretions; Sterol; Spontaneous autoimmunity.

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