Interleukin & Receptors

Human IL18 mRNA encodes the human interleukin 18 (IL18) protein, a proinflammatory cytokine of the IL-1 family. IL18 is constitutively found as a precursor within the cytoplasm of a variety of cells including macrophages and keratinocytes. This cytokine has been implicated in the injury of different organs, and in potentially fatal conditions characterized by a cytokine storm.

Human IL8 mRNA encodes the human interleukin 8 (IL8) protein, a member of the CXC chemokine family. IL8 is a major mediator of the inflammatory response. It also functions as a chemotactic factor by guiding the neutrophils to the site of infection.

Human IL10 mRNA is the messenger ribonucleic acid that encodes human IL-10. The expression of IL-10 mRNA is highly inducible and cell type-specific.

Human IL10RA mRNA encodes the human interleukin 10 receptor subunit alpha (IL10RA) protein, a receptor for interleukin 10. IL10RA been shown to mediate the immunosuppressive signal of interleukin 10, and thus inhibits the synthesis of proinflammatory cytokines. It is also reported to promote survival of progenitor myeloid cells through the insulin receptor substrate-2/PI 3-kinase/AKT pathway.

Human IL11 mRNA encodes the human interleukin 11 (IL11) protein, a member of the gp130 family of cytokines. IL11 is shown to stimulate the T-cell-dependent development of immunoglobulin-producing B cells. It is also found to support the proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocyte progenitor cells.

Human IL11RA mRNA encodes the human interleukin 11 receptor subunit alpha (IL11RA) protein, a member of the hematopoietic cytokine receptor family. IL11RA is essential for the normal development of craniofacial bones and teeth.

Human IL12A mRNA encodes the human interleukin 12A (IL12A) protein, a subunit of a cytokine that acts on T and natural killer cells, and has a broad array of biological activities. IL12A is required for the T-cell-independent induction of interferon (IFN)-gamma, and is important for the differentiation of both Th1 and Th2 cells.

Human IL12RB1 mRNA encodes the human interleukin 12 receptor subunit beta 1 (IL12RB1) protein, a type I transmembrane protein that belongs to the hemopoietin receptor superfamily.

Human IL13 mRNA encodes the human interleukin 13 (IL13) protein, an immunoregulatory cytokine produced primarily by activated Th2 cells. IL13 is involved in several stages of B-cell maturation and differentiation and is found to be critical to the pathogenesis of allergen-induced asthma but operates through mechanisms independent of IgE and eosinophils.

Human IL13RA1 mRNA encodes the human interleukin 13 receptor subunit alpha 1 (IL13RA1) protein, a subunit of the interleukin 13 receptor. IL13RA1 serves as a primary IL13-binding subunit of the IL13 receptor, and may also be a component of IL4 receptors. It has been shown to bind tyrosine kinase TYK2, and thus may mediate the signaling processes that lead to the activation of JAK1, STAT3 and STAT6 induced by IL13 and IL4.

Human IL13RA2 mRNA encodes the human interleukin 13 receptor subunit alpha 2 (IL13RA2) protein, a subuint of the interleukin 13 receptor complex. IL13RA2 binds IL13 with high affinity, but lacks cytoplasmic domain, and does not appear to function as a signal mediator. It is reported to play a role in the internalization of IL13.

Human IL15 mRNA encodes the human interleukin 15 (IL15) protein, a cytokine that regulates T and natural killer cell activation and proliferation. IL15 induces the activation of JAK kinases, as well as the phosphorylation and activation of transcription activators STAT3, STAT5, and STAT6.

Human IL15RA mRNA encodes the human interleukin 15 receptor subunit alpha (IL15RA) protein, a cytokine receptor that specifically binds interleukin 15 (IL15) with high affinity. IL15RA is reported to enhance cell proliferation and expression of apoptosis inhibitor BCL2L1/BCL2-XL and BCL2.

Human IL16 mRNA encodes the human interleukin 16 (IL16) protein, a pleiotropic cytokine that functions as a chemoattractant, a modulator of T cell activation, and an inhibitor of HIV replication.

Human IL17A mRNA encodes the human interleukin 17A (IL17A) protein, a member of the IL-17 receptor family. IL17A plays a pivotal role in various infectious diseases, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, and cancer.

Human IL17RA mRNA encodes the human interleukin 17 receptor subunit alpha (IL17RA) protein, a ubiquitous type I membrane glycoprotein that binds with low affinity to interleukin 17A. Interleukin 17A and its receptor play a pathogenic role in many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Human IL18R1 mRNA encodes the human interleukin 18 receptor 1 (IL18R1) protein, a cytokine receptor that belongs to the interleukin 1 receptor family. IL18R1 is essential for IL18 mediated signal transduction. IFN-alpha and IL12 are reported to induce the expression of this receptor in NK and T cells.

Human IL19 mRNA encodes the human interleukin 19 (IL19) protein, a cytokine that belongs to the IL10 cytokine subfamily. IL19 may play some important roles in inflammatory responses.

Human IL1A mRNA encodes the human interleukin 1 alpha (IL1A) protein, a member of the interleukin 1 cytokine family. IL1A is a pleiotropic cytokine involved in various immune responses, inflammatory processes, and hematopoiesis.

Human IL1B mRNA encodes the human interleukin 1 beta (IL1B) protein, a member of the interleukin 1 cytokine family. IL1B is an important mediator of the inflammatory response, and is involved in a variety of cellular activities, including cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis.