Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
We examined the effect of IL-17A or TWEAK on CCL20 production from IL-1・-stimulated human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs) in this study. We found that IL-17A or TWEAK could synergistically enhance CCL20 production from IL-1・-stimulated HGFs. Therefore, IL-17A and TWEAK are involved in Th17 cells migration in periodontally diseased tissues to induce CCL20 production in HGFs. These results might explain that IL-17A and TWEAK are related to the exacerbation of periodontal disease.
All 2012 2011 Other
All Journal Article (3 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 3 results) Presentation (21 results)
Human Immuology
Volume: (in press) Issue: 5 Pages: 470-473
10.1016/j.humimm.2012.02.021
Volume: 73 Issue: 1 Pages: 26-30
10.1016/j.humimm.2011.10.004
International Immunopharmacology
Volume: 11 Issue: 6 Pages: 670-674
10.1016/j.intimp.2011.01.009