Regulation of IgE Responses by γδ T Cells

Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2015 Apr;15(4):13. doi: 10.1007/s11882-015-0519-z.

Abstract

Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies play a crucial role in host defense against parasite infections. However, inappropriate IgE responses are also involved in the pathogenesis of allergic diseases. The generation of IgE antibodies is a tightly controlled process regulated by multiple transcription factors, cytokines, and immune cells including γδ T cells. Accumulating evidence demonstrates that γδ T cells play a critical role in regulating IgE responses; however, both IgE-enhancing and IgE-suppressive effects are suggested for these cells in different experimental systems. In this review, we examine the available evidence and discuss the role of γδ T cells in IgE regulation both in the context of antigen-induced immune responses and in the state of partial immunodeficiency.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antigens / immunology
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin Class Switching
  • Immunoglobulin E / immunology*
  • Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-delta / immunology*
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*

Substances

  • Antigens
  • Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, gamma-delta
  • Immunoglobulin E