Effector T Helper Subsets & Cytokine Ab Isotypes Flashcards
Polarizing cytokines Th1
IL-12, IFN-gamma, and IL-18
Master Transcriptional Regulator Th1
T-Bet
Effector cytokines Th1
IFN-gamma and TNF-alpha
Effector function Th1
Combats intracellular pathogens and activates macrophages.
Role in disease Th1
Tissue inflammation
Polarizing cytokines Th2
IL-4
Master Transcriptional regulator Th2
GATA3
Effector cytokines Th2
IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13
Effector functions Th2
Combats helminth (worm) infection, activates eosinophils.
Role in disease Th2
Allergy
Polarizing cytokines Th17
IL-23, IL-6, and TGF-Beta
Master transcriptional regulator Th17
RORyt
Effector cytokines Th17
IL-17 and IL-22
Effector function Th17
Combats extracellular pathogens FUNGAL
Role in disease Th17
Autoimmunity
Polarizing cytokines ThREG
IL-2, TGF-Beta