IL-19, Mouse

IL-19 Protein, Mouse is a member of the Interleukin-10 family. The biological functions and clinical implications of Interleukin-19 is still undefined.

LRRCLISVDM RLIEKSFHEI KRAMQTKDTF KNVTILSLEN LRSIKPGDVC CMTNNLLTFY RDRVFQDHQE RSLEVLRRIS SIANSFLCVQ KSLERCQVHR QCNCSQEATN ATRIIHDNYN QLEVSSAALK SLGELNILLA WIDRNHLETP AA

[1]IL-19 shares 21% amino acid identity with IL-10. The exon/intron structure of IL-19 is similar to that of the human IL-10 gene, comprising five exons and four introns within the coding region of the IL-19 cDNA. IL-19 does not bind or signal through the canonical IL-10 receptor complex^[1]. IL-19 functions through a receptor complex composed of IL-20Ra and IL20Rb that is also utilized by IL-20 and IL-24. IL19 has been shown to enhance the production of Th2 cytokines in Tcells and to be elevated in asthma patients. Furthermore, it induces IL-6, IL-8 and IL-10 expression in monocytes. Additionally, it has been implicated in a range of diseases and disorders, including aging, Type-I diabetes, endotoxic shock, periodontal disease, vascular disease and rheumatoid arthritis^[2].|[2]Gallagher G, et al. Interleukin-19: multiple roles in immune regulation and disease. Cytokine Growth Factor Rev. 2010 Oct;21(5):345-52.