Target
Human IL-33
Synonyms
IL33 | C9orf26 | DVS27 | DVS27-related protein | IL-1F11 | IL-33 | Interleukin-33 | NFEHEV | NF-HEV | Interleukin-1 family member 11 | NFHEV | IL1F11 | Interleukin 33 | RP11-575C20.2
Reactivity
Human
(tested or 100% immunogen sequence identity)
Immunogen
Recombinant human Interleukin-33 protein (123-276AA)
Specificity
Cytokine that binds to and signals through the IL1RL1/ST2 receptor which in turn activates NF-kappa-B and MAPK signaling pathways in target cells (PubMed:16286016). Involved in the maturation of Th2 cells inducing the secretion of T-helper type 2-associated cytokines. Also involved in activation of mast cells, basophils, eosinophils and natural killer cells. Acts as a chemoattractant for Th2 cells, and may function as an "alarmin", that amplifies immune responses during tissue injury (PubMed:17853410, PubMed:18836528).