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 language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 27-36 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology
- Pharmacology
Keywords
- Cytokines
- IL-36
- IL-38
- Immunity
- Inflammation