Toll-Like Receptor Signaling and Its Role in Cell-Mediated Immunity
University of Southern California · Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Abstract
Innate immunity is the first defense system against invading pathogens. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are well-defined pattern recognition receptors responsible for pathogen recognition and induction of innate immune responses. Since their discovery, TLRs have revolutionized the field of immunology by filling the gap between the initial recognition of pathogens by innate immune cells and the activation of the adaptive immune response. TLRs critically link innate immunity to adaptive immunity by regulating the activation of antigen-presenting cells and key cytokines. Furthermore, recent studies also have shown that TLR signaling can directly regulate the T cell activation, growth, differentiation, development, and…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 63.80
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 345
Authors
5- TDTianhao Duan
University of Southern California
- YDYang Du
University of Southern California
- CXChangsheng Xing
University of Southern California
- HYHelen Y. Wang
University of Southern California, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
- RWRong‐Fu WangCorresponding
University of Southern California, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Topics & keywords
- Innate immune system
- Acquired immune system
- Pattern recognition receptor
- Biology
- Immunity
- Immune system
- Toll-like receptor
- Immunology
- Good health and well-being