The role of interleukin‐22 in mammalian intestinal homeostasis: Friend and foe

Abstract Interleukin‐22 (IL‐22) is an important cytokine in the intestinal environment. IL‐22 is mainly produced by immune cells and targeted at nonimmune cells such as epithelial and stromal cells in a broad array of tissues such as ‐but not restricted to‐ the liver and adipose tissue. IL‐22 theref...

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Main Authors: Hedi‐Britt Klotskova, Evelien Kidess, Adria L. Nadal, Sylvia Brugman
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-02-01
Series:Immunity, Inflammation and Disease
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/iid3.1144
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author Hedi‐Britt Klotskova
Evelien Kidess
Adria L. Nadal
Sylvia Brugman
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Evelien Kidess
Adria L. Nadal
Sylvia Brugman
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description Abstract Interleukin‐22 (IL‐22) is an important cytokine in the intestinal environment. IL‐22 is mainly produced by immune cells and targeted at nonimmune cells such as epithelial and stromal cells in a broad array of tissues such as ‐but not restricted to‐ the liver and adipose tissue. IL‐22 therefore connects immune functions with metabolic functions of the host, and since it is induced by the microbiota, connects host functioning to the outside environment. IL‐22 induces epithelial cell proliferation aiding in rapid epithelium regeneration and wound healing. Additionally, IL‐22 activates antiapoptotic genes and DNA damage response pathways, enhancing epithelial cell survival. Recently, it has also been shown that IL‐22 induces Paneth cell differentiation in humans. However, IL‐22 can also contribute to intestinal epithelium damage and reduces microbial diversity in the intestine directly or indirectly by inducing excessive antimicrobial peptide production by epithelial cells. Moreover, IL‐22 enhances angiogenesis and may therefore support tumorigenesis in the intestine. In conclusion, it appears that whether IL‐22 has a beneficial or harmful effect in the mammalian intestine largely depends on its regulation. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current literature and emphasizes that IL‐22 signaling outcome depends on the timing and duration of IL‐22 production, the presence of it regulators such as IL‐22BP, and the specific location of the cytokine production in the gastrointestinal tract.
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spelling doaj.art-19ffafdde20a42948c689b6c000b5a282024-02-28T18:18:31ZengWileyImmunity, Inflammation and Disease2050-45272024-02-01122n/an/a10.1002/iid3.1144The role of interleukin‐22 in mammalian intestinal homeostasis: Friend and foeHedi‐Britt Klotskova0Evelien Kidess1Adria L. Nadal2Sylvia Brugman3Host Microbe Interactomics, Animal Sciences Group Wageningen University and Research Wageningen The NetherlandsHost Microbe Interactomics, Animal Sciences Group Wageningen University and Research Wageningen The NetherlandsHost Microbe Interactomics, Animal Sciences Group Wageningen University and Research Wageningen The NetherlandsHost Microbe Interactomics, Animal Sciences Group Wageningen University and Research Wageningen The NetherlandsAbstract Interleukin‐22 (IL‐22) is an important cytokine in the intestinal environment. IL‐22 is mainly produced by immune cells and targeted at nonimmune cells such as epithelial and stromal cells in a broad array of tissues such as ‐but not restricted to‐ the liver and adipose tissue. IL‐22 therefore connects immune functions with metabolic functions of the host, and since it is induced by the microbiota, connects host functioning to the outside environment. IL‐22 induces epithelial cell proliferation aiding in rapid epithelium regeneration and wound healing. Additionally, IL‐22 activates antiapoptotic genes and DNA damage response pathways, enhancing epithelial cell survival. Recently, it has also been shown that IL‐22 induces Paneth cell differentiation in humans. However, IL‐22 can also contribute to intestinal epithelium damage and reduces microbial diversity in the intestine directly or indirectly by inducing excessive antimicrobial peptide production by epithelial cells. Moreover, IL‐22 enhances angiogenesis and may therefore support tumorigenesis in the intestine. In conclusion, it appears that whether IL‐22 has a beneficial or harmful effect in the mammalian intestine largely depends on its regulation. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current literature and emphasizes that IL‐22 signaling outcome depends on the timing and duration of IL‐22 production, the presence of it regulators such as IL‐22BP, and the specific location of the cytokine production in the gastrointestinal tract.https://doi.org/10.1002/iid3.1144cytokinesinflammationmoleculesmolecular biologymucosaprocesses
spellingShingle Hedi‐Britt Klotskova
Evelien Kidess
Adria L. Nadal
Sylvia Brugman
The role of interleukin‐22 in mammalian intestinal homeostasis: Friend and foe
Immunity, Inflammation and Disease
cytokines
inflammation
molecules
molecular biology
mucosa
processes
title The role of interleukin‐22 in mammalian intestinal homeostasis: Friend and foe
title_full The role of interleukin‐22 in mammalian intestinal homeostasis: Friend and foe
title_fullStr The role of interleukin‐22 in mammalian intestinal homeostasis: Friend and foe
title_full_unstemmed The role of interleukin‐22 in mammalian intestinal homeostasis: Friend and foe
title_short The role of interleukin‐22 in mammalian intestinal homeostasis: Friend and foe
title_sort role of interleukin 22 in mammalian intestinal homeostasis friend and foe
topic cytokines
inflammation
molecules
molecular biology
mucosa
processes
url https://doi.org/10.1002/iid3.1144
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