The role of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) in the fetal intestine is poorly understood. In this issue of Immunity, Schreurs et al. (2019) identify important roles of TNF-producing T cells as both regulators of gut development and potential inducers of colitis.

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胎儿肠道中产生TNF的T细胞的双重作用

肿瘤坏死因子（TNF）在胎儿肠道中的作用知之甚少。在本期《免疫》中，Schreurs等人。（2019）确定了产生TNF的T细胞作为肠道发育的调节剂和结肠炎的潜在诱导剂的重要作用。