Article
Lipopolysaccharide induces human interleukin-1 receptor antagonist and interleukin-1 production in the same cell.
European journal of immunology - 1 Oct 1992
Andersson J, Björk L, Dinarello C A, Towbin H, Andersson U
Abstract excerpt
A new member of the interleukin-1 (IL-1) family has recently been described. Human IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra) is structurally related to IL-1 alpha and IL-1 beta but binds to IL-1 receptors on various target cells without demonstrable agonist activity. Understanding the mechanisms of regulation of IL-1ra production may clarify the biology of this unique cytokine as well as elucidate its possible role as a...
Topics
- Adult
- Cells, Cultured
- Humans
- Interleukin 1 Receptor Antagonist Protein
- Interleukin-1
- Lipopolysaccharides
- Phenotype
- Sialoglycoproteins
