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IL-20 Detection (CAT#: STEM-MB-0287-WXH)

Introduction

Interleukin 20 (IL-20) is a new member of the recently discovered interleukin 10-related cytokine family. IL-20 is a pleiotropic proinflammatory cytokine with the ability to enhance inflammation, angiogenesis and chemotaxis. IL-20 has 28% homology with IL-10, and has some homology with other IL-10 family members such as IL-19, IL-22, IL-24, IL-26 in amino acid sequence, but the biological functions are different. IL-20 can regulate the normal physiological functions of skin, activate the STAT3 pathway in keratinocytes, promote the large expression of some cytokines and chemokines, and thereby regulate the occurrence of early skin inflammation. IL-20 can also promote the proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes, which is closely related to the pathogenesis of psoriasis.




Principle

IL-20 is a soluble protein and belongs to the IL-10 cytokine family. IL-20 is secreted by activated keratinocytes and monocytes, and transmits signals to the cell through two receptors expressed on the surface of other endothelial cells. IL-20 has certain homology with IL-10 and other IL-10 family members in the amino acid sequence, such as 28% homology with IL-10. There are 6 conserved cysteine residues in the IL-20 molecule, of which cys81 and cys134 form a disulfide bond, but do not form a dimer. IL-20 can play a role by binding to the receptor, and two subunits must exist at the same time to efficiently bind to the ligand. IL-20 receptors (IL-20Rα/IL-22Rα, IL-20Rβ) are expressed in renal tissue interstitial fibroblasts, renal epithelial cells, mesangial cells and podocytes. After IL-20 binds to the receptor, it activates STAT3 by binding to JAK1 and TYK2. The two STAT3 form a homodimer through the nuclear membrane to enter the nucleus, regulate gene expression, and produce biological effects.

Applications

IL-20 can enhance inflammation, angiogenesis and chemotaxis.
IL-20 can regulate the normal physiological functions of skin.
IL-20 can regulate the occurrence of early skin inflammation.
IL-20 can promote the proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes.
IL-20 can promote the secretion of cytokines and chemokines.

Procedure

1. Process samples.
2. IL-20 detection (qPCR, Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), Flow cytometry).
3. Analysis results.

Notes

Sample Types-Blood, serum, plasma, cell culture medium, tissue homogenate, etc.

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