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* Likewise, Th1-derived gamma-IFN can prevent Th0-Th2 differentiation

** This process is described as '''immune deviation''', i.e. one response being selectively induced over the other

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* In the case of self-antigens, autoimmune diseases, such as diabetes, are caused by Th1 cells, and can be prevented by 'antigen-primed' Th2 cells.

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* In the case of self-antigens, autoimmune diseases such as diabetes are caused by Th1 cells and can be prevented by 'antigen-primed' Th2 cells.

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=Mucosal tolerance=

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