Research Progress on the Role and Mechanism of IL-37 in Liver Diseases
Baoyi Jiang,
Yulin Zhou,
Yanting Liu
et al.
Abstract:Cytokines are important components of the immune system that can predict or influence the development of liver diseases. IL-37, a new member of the IL-1 cytokine family, exerts potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects inside and outside cells. IL-37 expression differs before and after liver lesions, suggesting that it is associated with liver disease; however, its mechanism of action remains unclear. This article mainly reviews the biological characteristics of IL-37, which inhibits hepatitis, li… Show more
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