abstract |
The present invention relates to a method of regulating Th1 / Th2 cell balance toward anti-inflammatory cytokine producing cells in a subject suffering from an immune related disorder. The methods of the present invention comprise increasing intracellular, extracellular or serum levels of a natural β-glycolipid of a subject in need thereof. The invention further relates to a method of treating a subject suffering from an immune related disease. Also provided are therapeutic compositions and methods of preparing these compositions. |