Microscopic Image of Th17 Cells in a Healthy Gut (IMAGE)

The Francis Crick Institute

Microscopic Image of Th17 Cells in a Healthy Gut

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Microscopic image of Th17 immune cells taken from the gut of a healthy mouse. The nucleus is shown in blue, actin in green and mitochondria in red.

Th17 cells are a type of immune cell that contributes to inflammatory bowel disease. They can exist in both 'good' and 'bad' forms. A new Crick-led study in Immunity has characterised these distinct populations, which could help scientists to develop treatments targeting inflammation while preserving healthy gut function.

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Sara Omenetti

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