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The role of Interleukin-32 in autoimmunity




List of AuthorsAlbuquerque Rafael, Komsi Elina, Starskaia Inna, Ullah Ubaid, Lahesmaa Riitta

PublisherWILEY

Publication year2021

JournalScandinavian Journal of Immunology

Journal name in sourceSCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY

Journal acronymSCAND J IMMUNOL

Article numbere13012

Volume number93

Issue number2

Start pagee13012

Number of pages9

ISSN0300-9475

eISSN1365-3083

DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1111/sji.13012

URLhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sji.13012

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/51228400


Abstract
Interleukin-32 (IL-32) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that induces other cytokines involved in inflammation, including tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha, IL-6 and IL-1 beta. Recent evidence suggests that IL-32 has a crucial role in host defence against pathogens, as well as in the pathogenesis of chronic inflammation. Abnormal IL-32 expression has been linked to several autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, and a recent study suggested the importance of IL-32 in the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes. However, despite accumulating evidence, many molecular characteristics of this cytokine, including the secretory route and the receptor for IL-32, remain largely unknown. In addition, the IL-32 gene is found in higher mammals but not in rodents. In this review, we outline the current knowledge of IL-32 biological functions, properties, and its role in autoimmune diseases. We particularly highlight the role of IL-32 in rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes.

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