IL-36 a new member of the IL-1 family cytokines


Article ID: 6118
Vol 26, Issue 1, 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha6118
Received: 8 April 2012; Accepted: 8 April 2012; Available online: 8 April 2012; Issue release: 8 April 2012

Abstract

Interleukin-36 (IL-36) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine which plays an important role in innate and adaptive immunity. IL-36 activates MAPK and NF-kB pathways and is produced by many different cells. This cytokine is a family member of interleukin-1 (IL-1) and plays an important role in the pathophysiology of several diseases. Here we summarise and review the new aspects of this important pro-inflammatory cytokine.


Keywords

IL -36;cytokines;interleukins;inflammation;immunity


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