The Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor: an interpreter of the micro-environment

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• Dr Marc Veldhoen, Babraham Institute, Cambridge
• Wednesday 29 February 2012, 12:30-13:30
• Lecture Theatre, Department of Pathology, Tennis Court Road.

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Host: Jim Kaufman, jfk31@cam.ac.uk

The transcription factor aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) is selectively expressed in some immune cells, importantly in both Th17 and gamma/delta T cells. Its activation is important for optimal development of the Th17 cell subset and results in enhanced activation of both Th17 and IL-17 producing gamma/delta T cells.

Immune protection against invading microorganisms starts at epithelial barrier sites. At these sites reside specialised intra-epithelial lymphocytes (IELs) that are important not only as a first line of defence but also in epithelial barrier organisation and wound repair. Especially at epithelial sites, AhR activation in response to endogenous and exogenous ligands may constitute a way in which environmental stimuli could affect the immune status.

New data regarding the role of such stimulation will be discussed.

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