Abstract

INTERLEUKIN 1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST

Sameer Gani*

Abstract

Interleukins are a group of cytokines that were first seen to be expressed by white blood cells.[1] The function of the immune system depends in a large part on interleukins, and rare deficiencies of a number of them have been described, all featuring autoimmune diseases or immune disorder. The majority of interleukins are synthesised by helper CD4 T lymphocytes, as well as through monocytes, macrophages and endothelial cells. They promote the development and differentiation of T and B lymphocytes and haematopoetic cells. Interleukin receptors on astrocytes in the hippocampus are also known to be involved in the development of spatial memories in mice.[2]

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