Unlike RORα, which has been thought to be somewhat redundant, RORγt has been well characterized in its function and contribution to the development of Th17 cells. Here the authors show that RORα is important in Th17 differentiation and that RORα deletion or a small molecule inhibitor of RORα can reduce disease in EAE and colitis mouse models.
- Ran Wang
- Sean Campbell
- Laura A. Solt