IL-18
Some search terms matched…e activated by caspase-1 through inflammasome pathways.
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Dr. Purser connects NLRP3 activation, IL-18, and interferon-gamma signaling. IL-18 works through a receptor system that includes IL18R1 and IL18RAP, linking an init…
IL18RAP co-receptor
Some search terms matched…s the receptor complex send its signal inside the cell.
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Dr. Purser follows this receptor complex through MyD88 and NF-κB signaling into immune activity. A receptor-related variant and an IL-18 blood measurement answer di…
IL-1 alpha / IL1A
Some search terms matched…fers from IL-1 beta in how it is produced and released.
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Dr. Purser discusses tissue injury, local inflammation, and the IL-1 receptor response. This teaching also connects immune alarms with oxidative stress and explains…
IL1RN rs1794066
Some search terms matched…ceptor without turning on the same inflammatory signal.
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Dr. Purser discusses rs1794066 and the balance between IL-1 alpha, IL-1 beta, and their natural antagonist. A common variant may appear in research without proving …
IL-21
Some search terms matched…tibody responses, and other parts of adaptive immunity.
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Dr. Purser explains IL-21 receptor signaling through JAK and STAT proteins, including STAT3. He discusses how ongoing immune activation can affect tissues and why t…
IL-22
Some search terms matched…ipate in inflammation when signaling is out of balance.
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Dr. Purser describes the IL-22R1 and IL-10R2 receptor complex and the role of Th17, Th22, and innate lymphoid cells. The same signal can have different effects depe…
IL23A / IL-23 subunit alpha
Some search terms matched…t forms the IL-23 cytokine. IL23R encodes its receptor.
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Dr. Purser uses this distinction to explain the messenger, its component parts, and the receiver on a cell. IL-23 helps sustain Th17 activity, making it relevant to…
IL-23R receptor
Some search terms matched… cells and their downstream cytokines, including IL-17.
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Dr. Purser connects IL-23 receptor signaling with inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, and inflammatory joint pathways. Targeting IL-23 with a medicine is differe…
IL2RA / CD25
Some search terms matched… participates in both immune activation and regulation.
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Dr. Purser explains the role of CD25 on activated T cells and regulatory T cells. A soluble form can enter the blood as sIL2R or sCD25, which is a marker of immune …
IL-33
Some search terms matched…ng alert the immune system that tissue needs attention.
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Dr. Purser discusses the ST2 receptor, type 2 immune responses, and signals involving eosinophils and allergic inflammation. This helps connect barrier injury with …
IL-4
Some search terms matched…ant to allergies and defense against certain parasites.
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Dr. Purser explains the relationship between IL-4, IL-13, and IL-4 receptor alpha. He discusses this pathway in allergic and eosinophilic conditions and distinguish…
IL-5 & genetic variants
Some search terms matched…atory conditions but also have normal immune functions.
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Dr. Purser connects IL-5 signaling with eosinophilic asthma and other eosinophil-related conditions. Blood eosinophil counts, clinical symptoms, and the underlying …
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