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Chronic infection
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Chronic infections are persistent, long-lasting infections that can have significant impacts on human health. These infections are characterized by the ability of pathogens to evade the immune system and establish a prolonged presence in the host.
T reg cells produce Interleukin-10 (IL-10), a vital adaptation for maintaining immune balance during chronic infections. Interleukin-23 is responsible for causing inflammation in the intestines through both innate and T cell-mediated pathways.
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References (Sources)
- Bacteria-triggered CD4+ T regulatory cells suppress Helicobacter hepaticus-induced colitis
- IL-23 plays a key role in Helicobacter hepaticus-induced T cell-dependent colitis
- Inflammatory bowel disease and mutations affecting the interleukin-10 receptor
- Interleukin-23 drives innate and T cell-mediated intestinal inflammation