Review Article

Innate Lymphoid Cells: Regulators of Gut Barrier Function and Immune Homeostasis

Table 2

Innate lymphoid cells in the gut.

TypesSurface markerStimulusRegulatory transcription factorSignature released cytokinesFunctions in the gut barrier
MouseHuman

ILC1CD160CD103IL-12, IL-15T-betIFN-γ, TNF-α, GM-CSF, granzyme, perforinDefense against virus, pathogens
NKp46CD160
NK1.1CD56
NKp46
NKp44

ILC2IL17RBIL17RBIL-25, IL-33, TSLPGATA3IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, IL-9, amphiregulinHelminth expulsion
IL-33RIL-33R
CD25CD25
CD127CD127
CRTH2

ILC3NKp46NKp44IL-1β, IL-23, NCR ligandRORγTIL-17, IL-22, GM-CSF, TNF-αDefense against bacteria, fungi