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- Title
IL-17RC: a partner in IL-17 signaling and beyond.
- Authors
Ho, Allen W.; Gaffen, Sarah L.
- Abstract
The interleukin (IL)-17 cytokine family members IL-17A and IL-17F mediate inflammatory activities via the IL-17 receptor (IL-17R) complex, comprised of the IL-17RA and IL-17RC subunits. Proper regulation of the IL-17 signaling axis results in effective host defense against extracellular pathogens, while aberrant signaling can drive autoimmune pathology. Elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying IL-17 signal transduction can yield an enhanced understanding of inflammatory immune processes and also create an avenue for therapeutic intervention in the treatment of IL-17-dependent diseases. To date, the fundamental signaling mechanisms used by the IL-17R complex are still incompletely defined. While current structure–function studies have primarily focused on the IL-17RA subunit, recent research indicates that the IL-17RC subunit plays a key role in modulating IL-17 responses. This review will examine what is known regarding IL-17RC function and provide a framework for future work on this subunit and its impact on human health.
- Subjects
AUTOIMMUNITY; CELLULAR signal transduction; CELLULAR immunity; INTERLEUKINS; INFLAMMATION
- Publication
Seminars in Immunopathology, 2010, Vol 32, Issue 1, p33
- ISSN
1863-2297
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00281-009-0185-0