Th9 cells are a subset of T helper cells that protect hosts against helminthic infection, but can also mediate allergic disease through overexpression of the cytokine IL-9. Here, Niedbala et al.show that nitric oxide is a potent enhancer of Th9 differentiation via the activation of p53 protein.
- Wanda Niedbala
- Anne-Gaelle Besnard
- Foo Y. Liew
