Biosensing Cytokine IL-6: A Comparative Analysis of Natural and Synthetic Receptors.
Biosensors (Basel)
; 10(9)2020 Aug 24.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-727396
ABSTRACT
Cytokines are a family of proteins which play a major role in the regulation of the immune system and the development of several diseases, from rheumatoid arthritis to cancer and, more recently, COVID-19. Therefore, many efforts are currently being developed to improve therapy and diagnosis, as well as to produce inhibitory drugs and biosensors for a rapid, minimally invasive, and effective detection. In this regard, even more efficient cytokine receptors are under investigation. In this paper we analyze a set of IL-6 cytokine receptors, investigating their topological features by means of a theoretical approach. Our results suggest a topological indicator that may help in the identification of those receptors having the highest complementarity with the protein, a feature expected to ensure a stable binding. Furthermore, we propose and discuss the use of these receptors in an idealized experimental setup.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Biosensing Techniques
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Interleukin-6
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Receptors, Interleukin-6
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Bios10090106
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