Is there a role for gamma delta T cells in malaria?

J Langhorne; M Goodier; C Behr; P Dubois

doi:10.1016/0167-5699(92)90041-5

Is there a role for gamma delta T cells in malaria?

Immunol Today. 1992 Aug;13(8):298-300. doi: 10.1016/0167-5699(92)90041-5.

Authors

J Langhorne¹, M Goodier, C Behr, P Dubois

Affiliation

¹ Max-Planck-Institut für Immunbiologie, Freiburg, FRG.

PMID: 1387316
DOI: 10.1016/0167-5699(92)90041-5

Abstract

Peripheral blood lymphocytes of the V gamma 9+ family of gamma delta T cells proliferate vigorously in response to Plasmodium falciparum. In this brief article, Jean Langhorne and colleagues discuss this response and assess the possible role of gamma delta T cells in the pathogenesis of malaria.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Antigens, Protozoan / immunology
Cricetinae
Lymphocyte Activation / immunology
Malaria, Falciparum / immunology*
Plasmodium falciparum / immunology
Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-delta / immunology*
T-Lymphocytes / immunology

Substances

Antigens, Protozoan
Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-delta