Analyzing Th17 cell differentiation dynamics using a novel integrative modeling framework for time-course RNA sequencing data

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Abstract

The differentiation of naive CD 4(+) helper T (Th) cells into effector Th17 cells is steered by extracellular cytokines that activate and control the lineage specific transcriptional program. While the inducing cytokine signals and core transcription factors driving the differentiation towards Th17 lineage are well known, detailed mechanistic interactions between the key components are poorly understood.