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Castellani M, Anogeianaki A, Felaco P, Toniato E, De Lutiis M, Shaik B, Fulcheri M, Vecchiet J, Tetè S, Salini V, Theoharides T, Caraffa A, Antinolfi P, Frydas S, Conti P, Cuccurullo C, Ciampoli C, Cerulli G. IL-34 a Newly Discovered Cytokine. EUR J INFLAMM 2010. [DOI: 10.1177/1721727x1000800202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
In this study we describe some biological effects of IL-34, a newly discovered cytokine. We show that Il-34 stimulates monocyte cell viability and directly modulates the number and function of monocytes and regulates myeloid cell growth and differentiation. Moreover, since IL-34 in mice is involved in osteoporosis, an antagonist of this cytokine could be beneficial for the treatment of this disease.
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Affiliation(s)
| | - A. Anogeianaki
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
| | - P. Felaco
- Department of Human Dynamics, University of Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Human Dynamics, University of Chieti, Italy
| | - B. Shaik
- Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
| | - M. Fulcheri
- Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Chieti, Italy
| | - J. Vecchiet
- Infectious Diseases Division University of Chieti, Italy
| | - S. Tetè
- School of Dentistry, University of Chieti, Italy
| | - V. Salini
- Orthopaedics Division, University of Chieti
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- Orthopaedics Division, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
| | - P. Antinolfi
- Orthopaedics Division, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
| | - S. Frydas
- Parasitology and Parasit Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
| | | | - C. Cuccurullo
- Division of Medical Pathology, University of Chieti, Italy
| | - C. Ciampoli
- School of Dentistry, University of Chieti, Italy
| | - G. Cerulli
- Orthopaedics Division, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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