“…In contrast to humans, mouse endothelial expression of IL-33 appears restricted to adipose tissue, liver and female reproductive tract (Carlock et al, 2014; Marvie et al, 2010; Pichery et al, 2012). IL-33 expression in endothelial cells in vitro has been linked to cellular quiescence and confluence, and may require Notch signals (Küchler et al, 2008; Sundlisaeter et al, 2012). Human and mouse share constitutive IL-33 expression at epithelial surfaces, including in skin, stomach, intestine, salivary gland, vagina and lung, where expression is particularly high in alveolar type 2 cells (Mohapatra et al, 2015; Moussion et al, 2008; Pastorelli et al, 2010; Schmitz et al, 2005); species-specific differences may exist (Sundnes et al, 2015).…”