New research shows that all - trans - retinoic acid (atRA), the active form of vitamin A, regulates immune system responses in the mouse intestine by controlling expression of the protein HIC1 in cells known
as innate lymphoid cells.
Not exact matches
These are led by activated T helper 2 (TH2)
cells and type 2
innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s), together known
as effector
cells.
One key
cell that is an early initiator of this allergic inflammation is known
as a «type 2
innate lymphoid cell» (ILC2).
The institute also holds an ERC Starting Grant («NutrImmune») and acts
as the coordinator of the DFG Priority Program 1937 «
Innate Lymphoid Cells».