IL-31 a TH2 Cytokine Involved in Immunity and Inflammation

Author:

Castellani M.L.,Felaco P.1,Galzio R.J.2,Tripodi D.3,Toniato E.,De Lutiis M.A.1,Fulcheri M.4,Caraffa A.5,Antinolfi P.5,Tetè S.3,Felaco M.1,Conti F.6,Pandolfi F.7,Theoharides T.C.8,Shaik-Dasthagirisaheb Y.B.9

Affiliation:

1. Department of Human Dynamics, University of Chieti, Italy

2. Neurosurgery Division, University of L'Aquila, Italy

3. School of Dentistry, University of Chieti, Italy

4. Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Chieti, Italy

5. Orthopaedics Division, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy

6. Vasto Hospital, Chieti, Italy

7. Institute of Internal Medicine, Catholic University, Rome, Italy

8. Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Biochemistry and Internal Medicine Tufts University School of Medicine, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA

9. Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA

Abstract

Cytokines are immunal regulatory proteins, however they also play a relevant role in inflammatory diseases. IL-31 is a newly discovered cytokine expressed primarily in TH2 cells, introduced by activated CD4+ T cells. IL-31 is capable of inducing chemokines and other cytokines in several inflammatory diseases via its surface receptor. This cytokine is also produced by mast cells and mast cell line, suggesting a role in allergic diseases. In this editorial we revisit the biological role of IL-31 in immunity and inflammation.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Pharmacology,Immunology,Immunology and Allergy

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