| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Cell Biology |
| Subtitle of host publication | Functional Cell Biology |
| Editors | Ralph A Bradshaw, Philip D Stahl |
| Place of Publication | Waltham MA USA |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 22-36 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Volume | 3 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780123944474 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780123947963 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
Abstract
Cytokines act through their membrane-bound receptors to transmit a variety of signals including cell survival, proliferation, differentiation, and functional activity. Cytokine receptors are a conserved family of about 40 members that includes the receptors for hormones, interleukins, interferons, and colony-stimulating factors. Abnormal cytokine levels or aberrations in their signaling pathways can lead to a variety of diseases including cancers and inflammatory conditions reflecting their importance in normal hematopoiesis and immunity. Determination of the three-dimensional atomic structures of cytokines and their receptors has provided detailed insights into how cytokines transmit biological signals across cell membranes.
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Cytokine receptors
- Cytokines
- Growth factors
- Hematopoiesis
- Immunity
- Inflammation
- Interferons
- Interleukins
- Leukemia
- Membrane signaling
- Myeloid cells
- Receptors
Research output
- 1 Encyclopaedia / Dictionary Entry
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Cytokine Receptors and Their Ligands
Shing, K. S. C. T., Kan, W. L., Nero, T. L., Hercus, T. R., Tvorogov, D., Metcalfe, R. D., Griffin, M. D. W., De Weerd, N. A., Guthridge, M. A., Hertzog, P. J., Lopez, A. F. & Parker, M. W., 1 Jan 2022, Encyclopedia of Cell Biology: Functional Aspects of Cell Biology - Part 1. 2nd ed. Elsevier, Vol. 4. p. 21-45 25 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Encyclopaedia / Dictionary Entry › Other › peer-review
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