Role of mast cells and type 2 innate lymphoid (ILC2) cells in lung transplantation
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Type
Journal Article
Abstract
The multifunctional role of mast cells (MCs) in the immune system is complex and has not fully been explored. MCs reside in tissues and mucous membranes such as the lung, digestive tract, and skin which are strategically located at interfaces with the external environment. These cells, therefore, will encounter external stimuli and pathogens. MCs modulate both the innate and the adaptive immune response in inflammatory disorders including transplantation. MCs can have pro- and anti-inflammatory functions, thereby regulating the outcome of lung transplantation through secretion of mediators that allow interaction with other cell types, particularly innate lymphoid cells (ILC2). ILC2 cells are a unique population of hematopoietic cells that coordinate the innate immune response against a variety of threats including infection, tissue damage, and homeostatic disruption. In addition, MCs can modulate alloreactive T cell responses or assist in T regulatory (Treg) cell activity. This paper outlines the current understanding of the role of MCs in lung transplantation, with a specific focus on their interaction with ILC2 cells within the engrafted organ.
Date Issued
2018-10-30
Date Acceptance
2018-09-14
Citation
Journal of Immunology Research, 2018, 2018
ISSN
2314-7156
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Journal / Book Title
Journal of Immunology Research
Volume
2018
Copyright Statement
© 2018 Esmaeil Mortaz et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Sponsor
Wellcome Trust
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Grant Number
093080/Z/10/Z
Subjects
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Immunology
CD4(+) T-CELLS
IMMUNE-RESPONSES
CHRONIC REJECTION
TISSUE-REPAIR
ALLOGRAFT DYSFUNCTION
PATHOLOGICAL ROLES
ALLERGIC DISEASE
STEM-CELL
TGF-BETA
INFLAMMATION
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
2785971
Date Publish Online
2018-10-30