2020/09/01 by Kristin Roseth Aass, Martin H Kastnes, Martin H. Kastnes +1 · 1 citation
Immunology and Microbiology · Medicine · #Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Interactions #IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways #Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
paper · doi:10.1002/jlb.3mr0620-550r
openalex publication_date 2020/09/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30
IL-32 is a multifaceted cytokine associated with several diseases and inflammatory conditions. Its expression is induced in response to cellular stress such as hypoxia, infections, and pro-inflammatory cytokines. IL-32 can be secreted from cells and can induce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines from several cell types but are also described to have anti-inflammatory functions. The intracellular form of IL-32 is shown to play an important role in various cellular processes, including the defense against intracellular bacteria and viruses and in modulation of cell metabolism. In this review, we discuss current literature on molecular interactions of IL-32 with other proteins. We also review data on the role of intracellular IL-32 as a metabolic regulator and its role in antimicrobial host defense.