Galectin-9 modulates the Th1/Th2 balance to improve bronchial asthma

Key Points

• This study aims to investigate the role of galectin-9 in regulating the Th1/Th2 balance and its implications for asthma treatment.
• Inhibition of galectin-9 was performed to assess its effect on Th1/Th2 balance.
• Inflammation levels in a bronchial asthma model were measured post-treatment.
• Potential therapeutic implications were evaluated.
• Inhibition of galectin-9 restored the Th1/Th2 balance.
• A significant reduction in inflammation was observed in treated models.
• Galectin-9 is proposed as a novel therapeutic target for asthma management.