The evolutionary role of the IL-33/ST2 system in host immune defence.

Arch Immunol Ther Exp (Warsz)

Department of Medicine, Centre for Complement and Inflammation Research, Imperial College London, Hammersmith Campus, Du Cane Road, W12 0NN London, UK.

Published: April 2013

AI Article Synopsis

  • IL-33 is a newly identified cytokine that plays a significant role in regulating both innate and adaptive immune responses, making it important in various diseases and immune reactions.
  • It belongs to the IL-1 family and signals through the ST2L receptor, influencing various immune cells.
  • The review highlights the importance of IL-33/ST2 in the immune response to different pathogens like parasites and bacteria, as well as responses to other injuries.

Article Abstract

Interleukin (IL)-33 is a recently identified pleiotropic cytokine, which can orchestrate complex innate and adaptive immune responses in immunity and disease. It has been characterized as a cytokine of the IL-1 family and affects a wide range of immune cells by signalling through its receptor ST2L. Accumulating evidence suggests a crucial role of IL-33/ST2 in inducing and modifying host immune responses against a variety of pathogens including parasites, bacteria, viruses and fungi as well as sterile insults of both endogenous and exogenous source. In this review, we endeavour to give a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge about the role of IL-33 and its receptor ST2 in host defence against infections.

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