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ArticleInflammation2014

The chronicity of tonsillitis is significantly correlated with an increase in an LTi cell portion.

Jung Hyun Chang, Soochan Kim, Jihye Koo, Peter J L Lane, Sun Och Yoon, Ah Young Park, Kyung-Su Kim, Mi-Yeon Kim

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Article in Inflammation, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Is Surgical Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Infants and Toddlers Safe? A Retrospective Comparative Analysis.Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Jung Hyun Chang
Soochan Kim
Jihye Koo
Peter J L Lane
Sun Och Yoon
Ah Young Park
Kyung-Su Kim
Mi-Yeon Kim
Soongsil University · KRYonsei University · KRImmune Regulation (United Kingdom) · GBNational Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital · KR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The current study explored the relationship between lymphoid tissue inducer (LTi) cells and patients' clinical and immunological status. LTi cells are critical for lymphoid tissue development and maintenance of CD4 T cell-dependent immune responses. The percentage of CD117+CD3-CD56-CD127+ RORγ+ LTi cells isolated from human tonsils was determined and correlated with changes in other immune subsets and clinical factors. We found that the portion of LTi and CD4 T cells was significantly increased in chronic tonsillitis compared to non-inflamed tonsils. Additionally, the expression of OX40 by memory CD4 T cells and OX40 ligand (OX40L) and interleukin (IL)-22 by LTi cells was higher in chronically inflamed tonsils. The treatment for tonsillitis with ibuprofen did not alter LTi cell viability and the expression of OX40L and IL-22. These results demonstrate that during chronic inflammation, LTi cells are increased and express higher levels of OX40L and IL-22, and this is correlated with an increase in memory CD4 T cells.

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Antigens, DifferentiationCD3 ComplexCD4-Positive T-LymphocytesCD56 AntigenHumansIbuprofenImmunologic MemoryInflammationInterleukin-22Interleukin-7 Receptor alpha SubunitInterleukinsNuclear Receptor Subfamily 1, Group F, Member 3OX40 LigandPalatine TonsilProto-Oncogene Proteins c-kitTonsillitisAntigens, DifferentiationCD3 ComplexCD56 AntigenIbuprofenInterleukin-22Interleukin-7 Receptor alpha SubunitInterleukinsNCAM1 protein, humanNuclear Receptor Subfamily 1, Group F, Member 3OX40IgOX40 LigandProto-Oncogene Proteins c-kitRORC protein, humanTNFSF4 protein, human

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PMID24022597
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