The Alpha-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone Induces Conversion of Effector T Cells into Treg Cells

The neuropeptide alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) has an important role in modulating immunity and homeostasis. The production of IFN-γ by effector T cells is suppressed by α-MSH, while TGF-β production is promoted in the same cells. Such α-MSH-treated T cells have immune regulatory acti...

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Main Authors: Andrew W. Taylor, Darren J. Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Transplantation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/246856
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