Helper T cell 17 (Th17) being a new cell subset of CD4+T in the body, which is different from Th1 and Th2 cells, have independent mechanisms of differentiation and developmental regulation. Th17 cells mainly secrete various cytokines such as IL-17, IL-6 and TNF-α, which induce inflammation. Treg cells are T cells with high expression of CD25 differentiated by T cells under the action of certain cytokines, namely CD4+CD25+(hi) Foxp3+T cells, which can regulate the immune response mediated by effector cells and are an important line of defense for human autoimmune. Therefore, Treg cells play an important role in maintaining immune tolerance of the body. As an important subset of T cells, Treg cells have an inhibitory effect on inflammation. Its working principle is to selectively inhibit autoreactive T cells and effector T cells so as to maintain the body's immune balance, and normal quantity and function help the immune system to its antigen stimulation, establishing a good state of tolerance. The expression of Treg cells increased, can avoid the occurrence of autoimmune diseases. Treg cells inhibit the differentiation of Th17 cells by down-regulating the expression of IL-23 and IL-17 or by its specific transcription factor Foxp3; similarly, inhibition of Th17 cell production can promote the development of Treg cells. Both Th17 and Treg cells are functionally inhibited. Th17 cells promote inflammatory reaction, and Treg cells suppress immune reaction. Numerous cytokines are involved in regulation. For example, IL-6 and IL-21 can inhibit Foxp3 and promote the expression of RORγt, thereby inhibiting Treg cells and inducing the differentiation of Th17 cells. In the absence of IL-6 and other pro-inflammatory factors, TGF-β enhances the inhibitory effect of Foxp3 on RORγt and promotes the growth and development of Treg cells. The anti-inflammatory factor IL-10 also induces Treg cells to inhibit the reaction of Th17 cells. The effects of Treg and Th17 cells are normally in a dynamic equilibrium. Once the balance is imbalanced, autoimmune diseases will occur. This article reviews the differentiation, function and research progress of Th17/Treg cells in autoimmune diseases.
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abstract = {Helper T cell 17 (Th17) being a new cell subset of CD4+T in the body, which is different from Th1 and Th2 cells, have independent mechanisms of differentiation and developmental regulation. Th17 cells mainly secrete various cytokines such as IL-17, IL-6 and TNF-α, which induce inflammation. Treg cells are T cells with high expression of CD25 differentiated by T cells under the action of certain cytokines, namely CD4+CD25+(hi) Foxp3+T cells, which can regulate the immune response mediated by effector cells and are an important line of defense for human autoimmune. Therefore, Treg cells play an important role in maintaining immune tolerance of the body. As an important subset of T cells, Treg cells have an inhibitory effect on inflammation. Its working principle is to selectively inhibit autoreactive T cells and effector T cells so as to maintain the body's immune balance, and normal quantity and function help the immune system to its antigen stimulation, establishing a good state of tolerance. The expression of Treg cells increased, can avoid the occurrence of autoimmune diseases. Treg cells inhibit the differentiation of Th17 cells by down-regulating the expression of IL-23 and IL-17 or by its specific transcription factor Foxp3; similarly, inhibition of Th17 cell production can promote the development of Treg cells. Both Th17 and Treg cells are functionally inhibited. Th17 cells promote inflammatory reaction, and Treg cells suppress immune reaction. Numerous cytokines are involved in regulation. For example, IL-6 and IL-21 can inhibit Foxp3 and promote the expression of RORγt, thereby inhibiting Treg cells and inducing the differentiation of Th17 cells. In the absence of IL-6 and other pro-inflammatory factors, TGF-β enhances the inhibitory effect of Foxp3 on RORγt and promotes the growth and development of Treg cells. The anti-inflammatory factor IL-10 also induces Treg cells to inhibit the reaction of Th17 cells. The effects of Treg and Th17 cells are normally in a dynamic equilibrium. Once the balance is imbalanced, autoimmune diseases will occur. This article reviews the differentiation, function and research progress of Th17/Treg cells in autoimmune diseases.},
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