Interleukin 10

Introduction: Interleukin 10

Description of Interleukin 10

Interleukin 10: Expressed primarily in monocytes and less in lymphocytes by human IL10 Gene, Interleukin-10 is a cytokine with pleiotropic effects in immunoregulation and inflammation. It down-regulates expression of Th1 cytokines, MHC class II antigens, and costimulatory molecules on macrophages. It also enhances B cell survival, proliferation, and antibody production. This cytokine can block NF-kappa B activity, and is involved in the regulation of the JAK-STAT signaling pathway. Studies in mice suggest that this cytokine as an essential immunoregulator in the intestinal tract. (From LocusLink)
Source: Diseases Database

Interleukin 10: inhibits the production of cytokines by activated T cells, increases the viability of B cells, and induces expression of class II major histocompatibility complex genes.
Source: CRISP

Interleukin 10: A cytokine produced by a variety of cell types, including T-LYMPHOCYTES; MONOCYTES; DENDRITIC CELLS; and EPITHELIAL CELLS that exerts a variety of effects on immunoregulation and INFLAMMATION. Interleukin-10 combines with itself to form a homodimeric molecule that is the biologically active form of the protein.
Source: MeSH 2007

Interleukin 10: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Interleukin 10:

• Monocytes
• Lymphocytes
• Human
• IL10
• Gene
• Cytokine
• Pleiotropic
• Immunoregulation

Terms associated with Interleukin 10:

Terms Similar to Interleukin 10:

• Cytokine synthesis inhibiting factor
• IL10

Source: Diseases Database

Broader terms for Interleukin 10

• cytokine

Source - CRISP

The description of Interleukin 10 may also be used for the following terms:

• IL10

Source: CRISP

External links related to: Interleukin 10

• OMIM - INTERLEUKIN 10; IL10

Source: Diseases Database

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