Modulation of cytokine expression in th1 / th2 by ribavirin and ribavirin analogues in activated lymphocytes

摘要

Ribavirin3 is administered to a patient in a dosage range which is effective to modulate lymphokine expression in activated T cells. In particular, Ribavirin3 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 Ribavirin3 analogs are administered to a patient in a dosage range which is effective to modulate lymphokine expression in activated T cells. The Ribavirin3 analog(s) may be used to suppress or enhance Th1 or Th2-mediated T cell responses.