IL-23 Pathway in Autoimmune Diseases
Abstract: Interleukin-23(IL-23) is the important pro-inflammatory cytokine of IL-12 family, mainly produced by macrophages and dendritic cells. IL-23 consists of IL-12p40 and IL-23p19. Binding with IL-23 receptor activates cell signaling and promotes proliferation and differentiation of Th17 cells, which is very important for autoimmune diseases. Thus, IL-23 pathway promotes immune response via activating immune cells …