ITK deficiency protects against autoimmune pulmonary hemorrhage by promoting Amphiregulin producing regulatory T cells
MD Saddam Hossain, Ali Mobeen, Ibrahim H. Topkaya, Hui Xiong, Rosanne Trevail, Li Chen, Liye Suo, Mobin A Karimi
This study identifies ITK deficiency as protective against autoimmune pulmonary hemorrhage by enhancing regulatory T cells that produce amphiregulin, promoting tissue repair.
bioRxiv · Oct 8, 2026 · PreprintImmunology