Interleukin-33 is a novel and an unconventional member of IL-1 family. It is an inflammation-induced factor with dual function exercising its role as an intracellular regulator of gene expression, as well as, an extracellular alarm mediator. It is a ligand for ST2, a heterodimeric membrane-bound receptor of the orphan IL-1 family receptor. Interleukin-33/ST2 signaling has been studied in a wide range of inflammatory skin conditions for its crucial role in immune responses and tissue homeostasis. In this review, we report the current knowledge regarding the complex biology of interleukin-33 and its function in the skin and in clinical settings.
Interleukin-33: increasing role in dermatological conditions
Raimondo, Annunziata;LEMBO, Serena
2016-01-01
Abstract
Interleukin-33 is a novel and an unconventional member of IL-1 family. It is an inflammation-induced factor with dual function exercising its role as an intracellular regulator of gene expression, as well as, an extracellular alarm mediator. It is a ligand for ST2, a heterodimeric membrane-bound receptor of the orphan IL-1 family receptor. Interleukin-33/ST2 signaling has been studied in a wide range of inflammatory skin conditions for its crucial role in immune responses and tissue homeostasis. In this review, we report the current knowledge regarding the complex biology of interleukin-33 and its function in the skin and in clinical settings.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
