Th2 responses induced by epicutaneous or inhalational protein exposure are differentially dependent on IL-4
Herrick C, MacLeod H, Glusac E, Tigelaar R, Bottomly K. Th2 responses induced by epicutaneous or inhalational protein exposure are differentially dependent on IL-4. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2000, 105: 765-775. PMID: 10727445, PMCID: PMC377464, DOI: 10.1172/jci8624.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTh2 responsesIL-13IL-4Th2-type immune responseIL-4-deficient miceTh2-promoting cytokinesOVA-specific IgG1Bronchoalveolar lavage fluidWild-type miceAllergen encounterTh2 sensitizationAirway challengeTh2 activationAllergen exposureAtopic individualsBAL fluidEnvironmental allergensWT miceLavage fluidPrimary exposureVivo depletionAnatomic sitesImmune responseAnimal modelsMice