IL18 encodes interleukin-18, a cytokine that can promote interferon-gamma responses in the appropriate immune context. Its receptor includes components encoded by IL18R1 and IL18RAP.
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An inflammatory signal that connects to int…
IL33 encodes interleukin-33, a signal that can act as an alarmin during tissue stress and promote type 2 immune responses. It belongs in a different functional group from chemokines that recruit cells.
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Explore multiple sclerosis (MS), central nervous system inflammation, myelin, symptoms, and related immune signals.
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Multiple sclerosis involves immune-mediated injury to myelin and other nervous-system structures.…
Explore tumor necrosis factor-alpha, TNFR1, TNFR2, rs1800629, inflammatory signaling, and treatment comparisons in Purser Wellness teaching.
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TNF-alpha is an immune messenger involved in defense, inflammation, and …
Explore type I interferon signaling, pain, inflammation, and questions about treatment.
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Interferon-beta is a type I interferon involved in antiviral defense and immune regulation. It is different from interferon-g…
Explore interleukin-15 receptor subunit alpha, IL-15 signaling, natural killer cells, CD8+ T cells, and pain.
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IL15RA encodes the high-affinity alpha receptor for IL-15. The receptor can help present IL-15 to neigh…
Explore Toll-like receptor 2, microbial and damage signals, TLR1, TLR6, and MyD88 signaling.
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TLR2 is a pattern-recognition receptor that helps immune cells detect components of microbes and damaged tissue. It ofte…
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