Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist
Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist
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DOI:
10.1016/s0889-857x(05)70029-6
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发表时间:
1998-08-01
影响因子:
2.3
通讯作者:
Cunnane, G
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作者:
Bresnihan, B;Cunnane, G
There are three members of the IL-1 gene family: IL-1 alpha, IL-1 beta, and IL-1ra. IL-1 alpha and IL-1 beta are both antagonist molecules with many proinflammatory effects. IL-1ra is an antagonist molecule that can inhibit the effect of IL-1 alpha and IL-1 beta by specifically blocking the IL-1 receptor on target effector cells. IL-1 alpha and IL-1 beta are considered to be pivotal cytokines in the pathogenesis of many inflammatory diseases. Anti-IL-1 treatment has been shown to cause amelioration of arthritis in animal models and in RA, suggesting that IL-1ra may be an important therapeutic option in the future management of RA.