The IL-6-like cytokine family has been intensively investigated during recent years. This article provides an overview of current knowledge and possible future applications of these cytokines.
The common gamma-chain cytokines signal through cytokine receptors that consist of the common cytokine receptor γ chain (γc/CD132/IL2RG). This family includes at least six short-chain cytokines: IL2, ...
IL17 is part of a cytokine family that includes five other members: IL17B, IL17C, IL17D, IL17E/IL25 and IL17F. The sequences of IL17 and IL17F are the most similar. To signal through the receptor ...
Diseases such as covid-19 and influenza can be fatal due to an overreaction of the body’s immune system called a cytokine storm. Cytokines are small proteins released by many different cells in ...
The interleukin-17 (IL-17) family cytokines are strong inducers of inflammation and help to protect us against invading pathogens. However, they also have a dark side and contribute to the tissue ...
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