Abstract
The biological properties of GM-CSF, IL-3 and IL-5 are multiple; initially described as haemopoietic growth factors, they also regulate inflammation, allergic reactions and cell adherence. The receptors for these three cytokines share a common component which may play a key role in their biological activity. This review describes the potential roles of GM-CSF, IL-3 and IL-5 in inflammation and discusses approaches to modulate their function.
MeSH terms
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Binding, Competitive
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Cell Membrane / metabolism
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Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor / physiology*
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Hematopoiesis
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Humans
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Inflammation / physiopathology
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Interleukin-3 / physiology*
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Interleukin-5 / physiology*
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Leukocytes / physiology*
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Receptors, Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor / physiology*
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Receptors, Immunologic / physiology*
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Receptors, Interleukin*
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Receptors, Interleukin-3 / physiology*
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Receptors, Interleukin-5
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Signal Transduction
Substances
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Interleukin-3
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Interleukin-5
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Receptors, Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor
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Receptors, Immunologic
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Receptors, Interleukin
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Receptors, Interleukin-3
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Receptors, Interleukin-5
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Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor