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New insights into the dichotomous role of innate cytokines in gut homeostasis and inflammation.
Cytokine - 1 Sept 2012
Bamias Giorgos, Corridoni Daniele, Pizarro Theresa T, Cominelli Fabio
Abstract excerpt
In addition to their well-known role in acute injury and chronic inflammation, "innate" cytokines play an important role in health and the maintenance of normal immune homeostasis. This group includes the prototypic cytokines IL-1 and TNFα, as well as several other members belonging to the IL-1 and TNF family, such as IL-18, IL-33, IL-36-38, and TL1A. The dichotomous role of these cytokines has been best...
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