An overview of the biological and multifunctional roles of IL-38 in different infectious diseases and COVID-19.
Immunol Res
; 70(3): 316-324, 2022 06.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1889041
ABSTRACT
Undoubtfully, the normal immune system can make a potential response to variable pathogens and neutralize or kill them depending on the type of infection through innate and acquired immunity. Cytokines have poly-peptide nature and are considered as signaling molecules that could amplify or alleviate immune responses besides their other biological functions. Interleukin 38 (IL-38) is a member of the IL-1 family cytokine that, however, its anti-inflammatory role has been observed in different autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), psoriasis, and Sjogren's syndrome; there is a controversy about the cytokine pro-inflammatory function. In the current review, we skimmed IL-38 structure, signaling mechanism, and its immunological functions, IL-38-producing immune cells. Also, we argued about the role of this cytokine in viral infections including hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), influenza (Flu), and COVID-19. Also, it illustrated the IL-38 protective effects on sepsis. Moreover, we explained the modulatory role of IL-38 in the COVID-19 cytokine storm.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Autoimmune Diseases
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Communicable Diseases
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COVID-19
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Immunol Res
Journal subject:
Allergy and Immunology
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S12026-022-09275-y
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