Interleukin-33: a novel mediator with a role in distinct disease pathologies

Kurowska-Stolarska, M. , Hueber, A., Stolarski, B. and McInnes, I. B. (2010) Interleukin-33: a novel mediator with a role in distinct disease pathologies. Journal of Internal Medicine, 269(1), pp. 29-35. (doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2796.2010.02316.x) (PMID:21158975)

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Abstract

Interleukin-33 (IL-33) is a novel member of IL-1 cytokine family. It can act both as a nuclear factor and as a soluble mediator; however, the precise role of IL-33 within the nucleus is still not clear. As a cytokine, IL-33 is suggested to function as an alarmin that is released upon endothelial or epithelial cell damage. As such, IL-33 targets multiple cell types thereby alerting the immune system to endogenous trauma such as physical stress or infection. However, a dysregulated release of IL-33 has a potential to drive distinct pathologies. In this review, we discuss the contribution of IL-33 to the pathophysiology of asthma, arthritis, obesity and atherosclerosis as well as the potential of IL-33 for therapeutic intervention.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:McInnes, Professor Iain and Hueber, Dr Axel and Kurowska-Stolarska, Professor Mariola
Authors: Kurowska-Stolarska, M., Hueber, A., Stolarski, B., and McInnes, I. B.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
Journal Name:Journal of Internal Medicine
ISSN:0954-6820

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