Th9 cells

Marker Expression

  • CD4
    Expression: +
    Required markerRequired
  • SPI1 (PU.1)
    Expression: +
    Localization: intracellular
    Citations:
    Required markerRequired
  • IRF4
    Expression: +
    Localization: intracellular
    Citations:
    Required markerRequired
  • IL-9
    Expression: +
    Localization: secreted
    Analysis strategy: Upon stimulation
    Citations:
    Required markerRequired
  • IL-21
    Expression: +
    Localization: secreted
    Analysis strategy: Upon stimulation
    Citations:
    Suggested markerSuggested
  • CD8a
    Expression: -

Cell/subset Information

Th9 cells promote tissue inflammation and promote immune responses against parasites.

Other Notes

Naive CD4+ T cells differentiate into Th9 cells in the presence of IL-4 and TGF-β.