IL-12 and IL-23—Close Relatives with Structural Homologies but Distinct Immunological Functions
Cytokines of the IL-12 family show structural similarities but have distinct functions in the immune system. Prominent members of this cytokine family are the pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-12 and IL-23. These two cytokines share cytokine subunits and receptor chains but have different functions in a...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/9/10/2184 |