Abstract
The supernatants of the human alloreactive helper T cell clone Al, which secretes interleukins (IL) 4 and 5, could induce IgE synthesis by normal peripheral blood mononuclear cells and expression of FceR2/CD23 on normal human monocytes. Both effects were IL-4 dependent, since they could be induced by recombinant IL-4 alone and were inhibited by an anti-lL-4 antibody. The activation of such clones may contribute to the high IgE production and the high percentage of circulating CD23+ monocytes observed in allergic disorders.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 119-121 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | International Archives of Allergy and Immunology |
Volume | 88 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology