Modulation of TH1/TH2 cytokine expression by ribavirin and ribavirin analogs in activated T-lymphocytes

摘要

Ribavirin is administered to a patient in a dosage range which is effective to modulate lymphokine expression in activated T cells. In particular, Ribavirin is used to suppress Th2-mediated T cell responses and promote Th1-mediated T cell response. In other aspects of the invention, one or more Ribavirin analogs are administered to a patient in a dosage range which is effective to modulate lymphokine expression in activated T cells. The Ribavirin analog(s) may be used to suppress or enhance Th1 or Th2-mediated T cell responses.