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Th1 cytokines in the pathogenesis of lupus nephritis: the role of IL-18
Nicola Calvani et al. Autoimmun Rev. 2005 Nov.
Abstract
Excessive T helper cell function is a hallmark of systemic lupus erythematosus and abnormalities of T helper cytokine profiles have been implicated in loss of immune tolerance, increased antigenic load, defective B cell suppression and a variety of clinical manifestations. Here, we emphasize the importance of T helper 1-type (i.e., IFN-gamma) with respect to T helper 2-type (i.e., IL-4) cytokines in promoting the pathogenesis of lupus nephritis focusing on the critical role of IL-18, a major T helper 1 differentiation factor. IL-18 is overexpressed in patients with lupus nephritis along with higher INF-gammaand lower IL-4 production as compared to non-nephritic lupus patients. We hypothesize a pathogenic model where both the onset and aggravation of nephritis are promoted by an imbalance of immune response towards a T helper 1 cytokine predominance due to IL-18 up-regulation. In contrast, a T helper 2-skewed cytokine profile may possibly prevent the development of renal disease. In this context, IL-18 represents a novel marker of lupus nephritis and its measurement may be helpful in the assessment of patients.
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