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Modulation of IL-33/ST2 signaling as a potential new therapeutic target for cardiovascular diseases

  • Saveetha College of Pharmacy
  • University of Fujairah
  • GRT Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
  • Umm Al-Qura University
  • School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
  • Chandigarh University

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Abstract

IL-33 belongs to the IL-1 family of cytokines, which function as inducers of Th2 cytokine production by binding with ST2L and IL-1RAcP. This, in turn, activates various signaling pathways, including the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), the inhibitor of Kappa-B kinase (IKK) pathway, and the phospholipase D-sphingosine kinase pathway. IL-33 has demonstrated protective effects against various cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) by inducing Th2 cytokines and promoting alternative activating M2 polarization. However, the soluble decoy form of ST2 (sST2) mitigates the biological effects of IL-33, exacerbating CVDs. Furthermore, IL-33 also plays a significant role in the development of asthma, arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and anaphylaxis through the activation of Th2 cells and mast cells. In this review, we aim to demonstrate the protective role of IL-33 against CVDs from 2005 to the present and explore the potential of serum soluble ST2 (sST2) as a diagnostic biomarker for CVDs. Therefore, IL-33 holds promise as a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of CVDs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)94-104
Number of pages11
JournalCytokine and Growth Factor Reviews
Volume71-72
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2023

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Cytokine
  • Diagnostic marker
  • Heart failure
  • Inflammation
  • Interleukin-33

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