Th1/Th2/Th17 and Regulatory T-Cell Paradigm in Pregnancy

Shigeru Saito*, Akitoshi Nakashima, Tomoko Shima, Mika Ito

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Abstract

T-helper (Th) cells play a central role in modulating immune responses. The Th1/Th2 paradigm has now developed into the new Th1/Th2/Th17 paradigm. In addition to effector cells, Th cells are regulated by regulatory T (Treg) cells. Their capacity to produce cytokines is suppressed by immunoregulatory cytokines such as transforming growth factor (TGF)-β and interleukin (IL)-10 or by cell-to-cell interaction. Here, we will review the immunological environment in normal pregnancy and complicated pregnancy, such as implantation failure, abortion, preterm labor, and preeclampsia from the viewpoint of the new Th1/Th2/Th17 and Treg paradigms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)601-610
Number of pages10
JournalAmerican Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Volume63
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010/06

Keywords

  • Abortion
  • Cytokine network
  • Implantation
  • Preterm labor
  • Reproduction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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