IL-36 receptor antagonist with special emphasis on IL-38

  • Y. Shaik
  • , G. Sabatino
  • , G. Maccauro
  • , G. Varvara
  • , G. Murmura
  • , A. Saggini
  • , M. Rosati
  • , F. Conti
  • , E. Cianchetti
  • , A. Caraffa
  • , P. Antinolfi
  • , F. Pandolfi
  • , G. Potalivo
  • , R. Galzio
  • , P. Conti
  • , T. C. Theoharides

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Abstract

IL-36 is another family member of IL-1 and induces the production of proinflammatory cytokines and activates MAPK and NFκB pathways. IL-36 is a common mediator of innate and adaptive immune response and is inhibited by IL-36 receptor antagonist (RA). IL-36RA acts on IL-36 receptor ligand which exerts proinflammatory effect in vivo and in vitro. IL-38 binds to IL-36 receptor as does IL-36RA and has similar biological effects on immune cells. IL-38 is also a member of IL-1 cytokine and shares some characteristics of IL-1RA, binding the same IL-1 receptor type I. IL-38 plays a role in the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases, exerting protective effect in some autoimmune diseases. Both IL-38 and IL-36RA have an anti-inflammatory biological effect, however in some cases have contrary effects.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)27-36
Number of pages10
JournalInternational Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology
Volume26
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology
  • Pharmacology

Keywords

  • Cytokines
  • IL-36
  • IL-38
  • Immunity
  • Inflammation

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