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Complement and IL-12: yin and yang.

C L Karp1, M Wills-Karp

  • 1Molecular Immunology Section and Division of Immunobiology, Childrens Hospital Research Foundation, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati, TCHRF 1566, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039, USA. kardc6@chmcc.org

Microbes and Infection
|March 17, 2001
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The complement system regulates Interleukin 12 (IL-12) production, impacting both innate and adaptive immunity. This review explores the complement system's role in diseases like asthma and measles.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Complement System Biology
  • Cytokine Regulation

Background:

  • Interleukin 12 (IL-12) is a critical cytokine orchestrating cell-mediated immunity in both innate and adaptive immune responses.
  • The complement system, a key component of innate immunity, also bridges to adaptive immunity.
  • Emerging evidence suggests a significant role for the complement system in modulating IL-12 production.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of the complement system's influence on Interleukin 12 (IL-12) production.
  • To highlight the biological relevance of complement-mediated regulation of IL-12 in disease pathogenesis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on IL-12 production and the complement system.
  • Analysis of data linking complement activation to IL-12 levels in various disease models.

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Main Results:

  • The complement system has been identified as a biologically relevant regulator of IL-12 production.
  • This regulation is implicated in the pathogenesis of diverse diseases, including asthma and measles.

Conclusions:

  • The complement system plays a crucial role in controlling IL-12 levels.
  • Understanding this interplay is vital for comprehending immune responses and developing therapeutic strategies for immune-mediated diseases.