ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2019
Interleukin-18 in Health and Disease.
Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 310 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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310 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 533 citations in OpenAlex.
- The role of chemokines and interleukins in acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a systematic review.Journal of applied biomedicine · 2024Pooled it
- Increased of IL-18 levels are associated with periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2024Pooled it
- Mitochondria: a breakthrough in combating rheumatoid arthritis.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Comparison of Effect Sevoflurane-Based Anesthesia and Propofol-Based Anesthesia on the Early Postoperative Renal Function of Living Kidney Transplant Donors: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Drug design, development and therapy · 2025Trial
- IL-37/IL-1R8 axis: a novel major mechanism of control at the interface between tumor and immune cells.Oncoimmunology · 2026Review
- Virobiome-mediated regulation of microbiota-gut-brain axis signaling and neuroimmune homeostasis.Cell communication and signaling : CCS · 2026Review
- Induction of a Th1-Type Polyfunctional T-Cell Response by the Four-segmented Rift Valley Fever Candidate Vaccine in Humans.The Journal of infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Mechanisms, optimization strategies, and salvage options for CAR-T cell therapy.Biomarker research · 2026Review
- IL-18 Promotes the Development of Lupus Nephritis by Activating the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway in Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells.Inflammation · 2026Article
- IL-18 derived from microwave-ablated osteosarcoma facilitates antitumor response.Journal for immunotherapy of cancer · 2026Article
- Urolithin A activates aryl hydrocarbon receptor-NLRP6-mediated pathways in intestinal epithelial cells to modulate mucosal immunity and strengthen gut barrier integrity.Nature communications · 2026Article
- Role of Innate Lymphoid Cells in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Insights from Tissue and Peripheral Blood Flow Cytometric Analysis.Advances in respiratory medicine · 2026Article
- The Role of Interleukin-18 After Spinal Cord Injury: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential.Cells · 2026Review
- Loss-of-Function (G603R) Lrp10 Fails to Downregulate mRNA of Pathologic α-Synuclein and Causes Neurodegeneration of Substantia Nigra Dopaminergic Cells in Parkinson's Disease Knockin Mice.Neurochemical research · 2026Article
- Exploring the effects of exogenous interleukin-18 on islet function and immune mechanisms in type 1 diabetic mice.Hormones (Athens, Greece) · 2026Article
- The Dual Roles of Gut Microbiota in Biliary Atresia: Mechanisms, Biomarker Potential, and Therapeutic Implications.Microorganisms · 2026Review
- Diagnostic Usefulness of SP-D, CCL2/MCP-1, and IL-18 in Assessing Respiratory Function and Risk of Pulmonary Fibrosis in COVID-19 Patients.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Epithelial NLRP3 drives silica-induced lung injury and fibrosis through IL-18 and pro-fibrotic neutrophil recruitment.Particle and fibre toxicology · 2026Article
- IL-18 suppresses retinoblastoma growth while concomitantly inducing an inflammation-/stress-associated and immune-remodeling response.Cancer cell international · 2026Article
- The correlation between telomere length of the peripheral blood basophil and the risk and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma.Discover oncology · 2026Article
250 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Interleukin (IL)-18 was originally discovered as a factor that enhanced IFN-γ production from anti-CD3-stimulated Th1 cells, especially in the presence of IL-12. Upon stimulation with Ag plus IL-12, naïve T cells develop into IL-18 receptor (IL-18R) expressing Th1 cells, which increase IFN-γ production in response to IL-18 stimulation. Therefore, IL-12 is a commitment factor that induces the development of Th1 cells. In contrast, IL-18 is a proinflammatory cytokine that facilitates type 1 responses. However, IL-18 without IL-12 but with IL-2, stimulates NK cells, CD4⁺ NKT cells, and established Th1 cells, to produce IL-3, IL-9, and IL-13. Furthermore, together with IL-3, IL-18 stimulates mast cells and basophils to produce IL-4, IL-13, and chemical mediators such as histamine. Therefore, IL-18 is a cytokine that stimulates various cell types and has pleiotropic functions. IL-18 is a member of the IL-1 family of cytokines. IL-18 demonstrates a unique function by binding to a specific receptor expressed on various types of cells. In this review article, we will focus on the unique features of IL-18 in health and disease in experimental animals and humans.
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