Regulatory T Cells in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Am J Pathol. 2016 Aug;186(8):1978-1981. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2016.06.002. Epub 2016 Jun 23.

Abstract

This commentary highlights the article by Birjandi et al showing that alterations in regulatory T cells can exacerbate lung fibrosis.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis*
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory*