Inflammasome activation and IL-1β target IL-1α for secretion as opposed to surface expression
Inflammasome activation and IL-1β target IL-1α for secretion as opposed to surface expression
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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Interleukin-1α (IL-1α) and -β both bind to the same IL-1 receptor (IL-1R) and are potent proinflammatory cytokines. Production of proinflammatory (pro)–IL-1α and pro–IL-1β is induced by Toll-like receptor (TLR)-mediated NF-κB activation. Additional stimulus involving activation of the inflammasome and caspase-1 is required for proteolytic cleavage...
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Inflammasome activation and IL-1β target IL-1α for secretion as opposed to surface expression
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TN_cdi_jstor_primary_41352651
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_jstor_primary_41352651
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0027-8424
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1091-6490
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10.1073/pnas.1109176108