Interleukin-12: A master regulator
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چکیده
Early resistance to pathogens requires a swift response from NK cells. In 1989, Giorgio Trinchieri identified an NK growth factor and activator, later called interleukin-12 (IL-12). This discovery helped reveal the regulatory link between innate and adaptive immunity.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of Experimental Medicine
دوره 204 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007