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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Targeting IL-33/ST2 signaling: regulation of immune function and analgesia

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Author(s):
Fattori, Victor [1] ; Hohmann, Miriam S. N. [1] ; Rossaneis, Ana C. [1] ; Manchope, Marilia F. [1] ; Alves-Filho, Jose C. [2] ; Cunha, Thiago M. [2] ; Cunha, Fernando Q. [2] ; Verri, Jr., Waldiceu A. [1]
Total Authors: 8
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Londrina, Ctr Ciencias Biol, Dept Ciencias Patol, Londrina - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto Med Sch, Dept Pharmacol, Ribeirao Preto - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Review article
Source: EXPERT OPINION ON THERAPEUTIC TARGETS; v. 21, n. 12, p. 1141-1152, 2017.
Web of Science Citations: 10
Abstract

Introduction: IL-33 signals through ST2 receptor and promotes inflammation by activating downstream pathways culminating in the production of pro-inflammatory mediators such as IL-1, TNF-, and IL-6 in an NF-B-dependent manner. In fact, compelling evidence has demonstrated the importance of IL-33/ST2 in both innate and adaptive immune responses in diseases presenting pain as an important clinical symptom.Areas covered: IL-33 is a pleiotropic cytokine with varied immune functions. Dysregulation of this pathway has been described as a key step in varied immune responses. Further, IL-33 contributes to peripheral and spinal cord nociceptor neuron sensitization in innate and adaptive inflammatory immune responses as well as in neuropathic and cancer pain. In this sense, targeting IL-33/ST2 signaling is a promising therapeutic approach.Expert opinion: The modulation of IL-33/ST2 signaling represents a possible approach in regulating immune functions. In addition to immune function, strategies targeting IL-33/ST2 signaling pathway display a favorable preclinical analgesic profile in both acute and chronic models of pain. Therefore, IL-33-targeting therapies represent a potential target for the development of novel analgesic drugs given that IL-33 activates, for instance, neutrophils, mast cells, macrophages, astrocytes, and microglia that are important cells in the induction and maintenance of chronic pain states. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/08216-2 - CRID - Center for Research in Inflammatory Diseases
Grantee:Fernando de Queiroz Cunha
Support type: Research Grants - Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers - RIDC
FAPESP's process: 11/19670-0 - Mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis, pain and sepsis
Grantee:Fernando de Queiroz Cunha
Support type: Research Projects - Thematic Grants