Effects of environment on human cytokine responses during childhood in the tropics: role of urban versus rural residence

Conclusions In our study population, the immune response of children living in an urban environment was associated more frequently with the production of the immune regulatory cytokine, IL-10. Some factors related to poor hygiene and living conditions were associated with elevated IL-10 production within urban and rural populations.
Source: World Allergy Organization Journal - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research