T细胞免疫应答及其效应教学课件.ppt

Th2-Mediated Immune Responses The physiological role of Th2 cells Elimination of helminthic infection Pathological roles of Th2 cell The underlying cause of allergic reactions Effector functions of Th2 cells Promotion of antigen-specific IgE production Activation of eosinophils and mast cells Alternative macrophage activation Barrier immunity by Th2 cytokine Effector functions of Th2 cells The effector function of Th2 cytokines IL-4 and IL-13 Stimulate the production of antigen-specific IgE Alternatively activate macrophages IL-4 promotes expulsion of