| Literature DB >> 15546396 |
Alain P Vicari1, Giorgio Trinchieri.
Abstract
Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is unique among cytokines, as it is considered both as a potent immunostimulatory and immunosuppressive factor. This complex biology has been particularly challenging when trying to define the useful or harmful role of IL-10 in chronic viral diseases and cancer. In the present review, we emphasize how these multiple roles define IL-10 as an adaptive molecule, constantly tuning the host response against dangerous and resourceful pathogens.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15546396 DOI: 10.1111/j.0105-2896.2004.00216.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Immunol Rev ISSN: 0105-2896 Impact factor: 12.988