Article
The IL-1 Family and Its Role in Atherosclerosis
20 Dec 2022
Abstract excerpt
The IL-1 superfamily of cytokines is a central regulator of immunity and inflammation. The family is composed of 11 cytokines (with agonist, antagonist, and anti-inflammatory properties) and 10 receptors, all tightly regulated through decoy receptor, receptor antagonists, and signaling inhibitors. Inflammation not only is an important physiological response against infection and injury but also plays a central...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
