1. The role of Interleukin-22 in severe acute pancreatitis.
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Yang H, Cao R, Zhou F, Wang B, Xu Q, Li R, Zhang C, and Xu H
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- Humans, Animals, Acute Disease, Interleukin-22, Interleukins metabolism, Pancreatitis metabolism, Pancreatitis immunology
- Abstract
Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) begins with premature activation of enzymes, promoted by the immune system, triggering a potential systemic inflammatory response that leads to organ failure with increased mortality and a bleak prognosis. Interleukin-22 (IL-22) is a cytokine that may have a significant role in SAP. IL-22, a member of the IL-10 cytokine family, has garnered growing interest owing to its potential tissue-protective properties. Recently, emerging research has revealed its specific effects on pancreatic diseases, particularly SAP. This paper provides a review of the latest knowledge on the role of IL-22 and its viability as a therapeutic target in SAP., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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- 2024
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