Important Cytokines Flashcards
What is the function of IF-gamma?
induces Th1, inhibits Th17
What is the function of IL-1?
Pro-inflammatory
What is the function of IL-2?
T-cell proliferation, T-Reg survival
What is the function of IL-4?
Ab immunity, inhibits Th17
What is the function of IL-6?
Innate immunity, B cell growth, induction of Th17
What is the function of IL-8?
Pro-inflammatory, major neutrophil chemokine
What is the function of IL-10?
Suppression of some inflammatory pathways
What is the function of IL-12?
Induction of Th1
What is the function of IL-21?
Proliferation of Th1, Th2, and Th17
What is the function of IL-23?
Th17 expansion and stabilization
What is the function of TNF-alpha?
Pro-inflammatory
What is the function of TGF-beta?
Induction of Th17 or T-Regs
What is the function of RANKL?
Stimulates osteoclasts via RANK receptor
What is the function of Osteoprotegerin?
Soluble decoy, modulates RANK/RANKL system
What cytokines induct Th17?
IL-6, IL-12, TGF-beta
IL-21 proliferation, IL-23 stabilization/expansion