IL-9 by INFERence

Immunity. 2013 Oct 17;39(4):627-9. doi: 10.1016/j.immuni.2013.09.010.

Abstract

Despite the discovery of the cytokine over 20 years ago, the relevant biological sources of interleukin-9 (IL-9) have remained a mystery. In this issue of Immunity, Licona-Limón et al. (2013) use a newly generated reporter mouse to demonstrate a role for IL-9-secreting T cells in helminthic parasite immunity.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Immunity, Cellular*
  • Interleukin-9 / immunology*
  • Intestines / immunology*
  • Lectins, C-Type / immunology*
  • Male
  • Nippostrongylus / immunology*
  • Strongylida Infections / immunology*
  • T-Lymphocytes, Helper-Inducer / immunology*

Substances

  • Interleukin-9
  • Lectins, C-Type
  • MGL2 protein, mouse