High frequency of T helper type 9 cells in Chinese patients with allergic rhinitis

Conclusions: Th9 cells and their relative factors were elevated in AR patients. Levels of Th9 polarization-related factors were much higher in AR patients, and the severity of disease was associated with a more severe Th9 response. These results suggest that AR patients present a favorable environment for Th9 differentiation, and that Th9 cells may play a crucial role in the pathology of AR in Chinese patients.
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research