TY  - JOUR
N1  - Copyright of this article belongs to NPG.
ID  - open1813
UR  - http://www.nature.com/articles/srep15396
A1  - Kujur, Weshely
A1  - Gurram, Rama Krishna
A1  - Haleem, Nazia
A1  - Maurya, Sudeep K
A1  - Agrewala, J N
Y1  - 2015///
N2  - We have recently demonstrated that Caerulomycin A induces regulatory T cells differentiation by suppressing Th1 cells activity. The role of regulatory T cells is well established in suppressing the function of Th2 cells. Th2 cells are known to inflict the induction of the activation of asthma. Consequently, in the present study, we monitored the influence of Caerulomycin A in inhibiting the activity of Th2 cells and its impact in recuperating asthma symptoms. Interestingly, we observed that Caerulomycin A significantly suppressed the differentiation of Th2 cells, as evidenced by downregulation in the GATA-3 expression. Further, decline in the levels of IL-4, IL-5 and IL-13 cytokines and IgE was noted in the animals suffering from asthma. Furthermore, we noticed substantial suppression in the inflammatory response and number of eosinophils in the lungs. In essence, this study signifies an important therapeutic role of Caerulomycin A in asthma.
PB  - NPG
JF  - Scientific reports
VL  - 5
SN  - 2045-2322
TI  - Caerulomycin A inhibits Th2 cell activity: a possible role in the management of asthma.
ER  -