Canadian Respiratory Journal (Jan 2004)

Different Profile of Interleukin-10 Production in Circulating T Cells from Atopic Asthmatics Compared with Healthy Subjects

  • K Matsumoto,
  • S Narita,
  • T Rerecich,
  • DP Snider,
  • PM O'Byrne

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2004/710962
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 1
pp. 33 – 38

Abstract

Read online

BACKGROUND: Interleukin (IL)-10 is a pleiotropic cytokine released from various cells, including T cells. Although IL-10 is suggested to inhibit allergic responses, its role in asthma remains uncertain. The purpose of the present study was to compare the profile of IL-10 in circulating T cells from stable atopic asthmatics, atopic nonasthmatics and healthy controls.