NYbabe69 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 how does it lower the T-cell count? Why would someone be more prone to infections? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoose Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Il-2 is a T cell proliferation cytokine. deficiency in its production or lack of receptors for it on T cells will prevent T cells from proliferating when activated resulting in an inability to respond to infection sice T cells are important for cellular and (activation of) humoral immunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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