Interleukin 33

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Interleukin 33 (IL-33) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IL33 gene.[1]

Interleukin 33 is a member of the IL-1 family that potently drives production of T helper-2 (Th2)-associated cytokines (e.g., IL-4). IL33 is a ligand for ST2 (IL1RL1), an IL-1 family receptor that is highly expressed on Th2 cells, mast cells and group 2 innate lymphocytes.[2]

IL-33 is expressed by a wide variety of cell types, including fibroblasts, mast cells, dendritic cells, macrophages, osteoblasts, endothelial cells, and epithelial cells.[3]

Structure

IL-33 is a member of the IL-1 superfamily of cytokines, a determination based in part on the molecules β-trefoil structure, a conserved structure type described in other IL-1 cytokines, including IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-1Ra and IL-18. In this structure, the 12 β-strands of the β-trefoil are arranged in three pseudorepeats of four β-strand units, of which the first and last β-strands are antiparallel staves in a six-stranded β-barrel, while the second and third β-strands of each repeat form a β-hairpin sitting atop the β-barrel. IL-33 is a ligand that binds to a high-affinity receptor family member ST2. The complex of these two molecules with IL-1RAcP indicates a ternary complex formation. The binding area appears to be a mix of polar and non-polar regions that create a specific binding between ligand and receptor. The interface between the molecules has been shown to be extensive. Structural data on the IL-33 molecule was determined by solution NMR and small angle X-ray scattering.[4]

Function

Interleukin 33 (IL-33) is a cytokine belonging to the IL-1 superfamily. IL-33 induces helper T cells, mast cells, eosinophils and basophils to produce type 2 cytokines. This cytokine was previously named NF-HEV 'nuclear factor (NF) in high endothelial venules' (HEVs) since it was originally identified in these specialized cells.[5] IL-33 acts intracellularly as a nuclear factor and extracellularly as a cytokine.

Nuclear role

IL-33 is constitutively located in the nucleus of structural cells of humans and mice[6] and has a helix-turn-helix domain[5] presumably allowing it to bind to DNA. There is a paucity of research into the nuclear role of IL-33 but amino acids 40-58 in human IL-33 are sufficient for nuclear localisation and histone binding.[7] IL-33 also interacts with the histone methyltransferase SUV39H1[8] and murine appears to IL-33 interact to NF-κB.[9]

Cytokine role

As a cytokine, IL-33 interacts with the receptors ST2 (also known as IL1RL1) and IL-1 Receptor Accessory Protein (IL1RAP), activating intracellular molecules in the NF-κB and MAP kinase signaling pathways that drive production of type 2 cytokines (e.g. IL-5 and IL-13) from polarized Th2 cells. The induction of type 2 cytokines by IL-33 in vivo is believed to induce the severe pathological changes observed in mucosal organs following administration of IL-33.[10][11] IL-33 is also effective in reversing Alzheimer-like symptoms in APP/PS1 mice, by reversing the buildup and preventing the new formation of amyloid plaques.[12]

Regulation

Extracellularly, IL-33 is rapidly oxidised. The oxidation process results in the formation of two disulphide bridges and a change in the conformation of the molecule, which prevents it from binding to its receptor, ST2. This is believed to limit the range and duration of the action of IL-33.[13]

Clinical significance

IL-33 has been associated with several disease states through Genome Wide Association Studies: asthma,[14] allergy,[15] endometriosis,[16] and hay fever.[17]

This protein is one of many that acts as a cytokine and signals inflammation in the body by acting upon macrophages, neutrophils, B cells, Th2 cells, eosinophils, basophils and mast cells.[18] This protein is also thought to cause the itching that is associated with dermatitis. The IL-33 protein resides in keratinocytes of the skin and when subjected to irritation or allergic conditions will communicate with nearby sensory neurons and initiate an itchy feeling.[19] In IL-33 knockout mice, it was discovered that nuclear IL-33 is associated with wound healing as mice without the protein healed significantly slower than mice with the IL-33 protein.[20] Elevated levels of IL-33 are associated with asthma.[21]

In mice, IL-33 was found to effect the production of methionine-enkephalin peptides in group 2 innate lymphocytes, in turn promoting the emergence of beige adipocytes, which leads to increased energy expenditure and decreased adiposity.[22]

References

  1. "Entrez Gene: Interleukin 33".
  2. Yagami A, Orihara K, Morita H, Futamura K, Hashimoto N, Matsumoto K, Saito H, Matsuda A (November 2010). "IL-33 mediates inflammatory responses in human lung tissue cells". Journal of Immunology. 185 (10): 5743–50. doi:10.4049/jimmunol.0903818. PMID 20926795.
  3. Mirchandani AS, Salmond RJ, Liew FY (August 2012). "Interleukin-33 and the function of innate lymphoid cells". Trends in Immunology. 33 (8): 389–96. doi:10.1016/j.it.2012.04.005. PMID 22609147.
  4. Lingel A, Weiss TM, Niebuhr M, Pan B, Appleton BA, Wiesmann C, Bazan JF, Fairbrother WJ (October 2009). "Structure of IL-33 and its interaction with the ST2 and IL-1RAcP receptors--insight into heterotrimeric IL-1 signaling complexes". Structure. 17 (10): 1398–410. doi:10.1016/j.str.2009.08.009. PMC 2766095. PMID 19836339.
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  12. Fu AK, Hung KW, Yuen MY, Zhou X, Mak DS, Chan IC, Cheung TH, Zhang B, Fu WY, Liew FY, Ip NY (2016). "IL-33 ameliorates Alzheimer's disease-like pathology and cognitive decline". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 113 (19): E2705–13. doi:10.1073/pnas.1604032113. PMC 4868478. PMID 27091974.
  13. Cohen ES, Scott IC, Majithiya JB, Rapley L, Kemp BP, England E, et al. (2015). "Oxidation of the alarmin IL-33 regulates ST2-dependent inflammation". Nature Communications. 6: 8327. doi:10.1038/ncomms9327. PMC 4579851. PMID 26365875.
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  20. Oshio T, Komine M, Tsuda H, Tominaga SI, Saito H, Nakae S, Ohtsuki M (2017). "Nuclear expression of IL-33 in epidermal keratinocytes promotes wound healing in mice". Journal of Dermatological Science. 85 (2): 106–114. doi:10.1016/j.jdermsci.2016.10.008. PMID 27839630.
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