The interleukin-18 receptor (IL-18R) is an
interleukin receptor
Interleukin receptors are a family of cytokine receptors for interleukins. They belong to the immunoglobulin superfamily.
Types
There are two main families of Interleukin receptors, Type 1 and Type 2.
Type 1
Type 1 interleukin receptors includ ...
of the
immunoglobulin superfamily
The immunoglobulin superfamily (IgSF) is a large protein superfamily of cell surface and soluble proteins that are involved in the recognition, binding, or adhesion processes of cells. Molecules are categorized as members of this superfamily ...
.
Endometrial
The endometrium is the inner epithelial layer, along with its mucous membrane, of the mammalian uterus. It has a basal layer and a functional layer: the basal layer contains stem cells which regenerate the functional layer. The functional layer ...
IL-18 receptor mRNA and the ratio of
IL-18 binding protein to interleukin 18 are significantly increased in
adenomyosis patients in comparison to normal people, indicating a role in its pathogenesis.
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Clusters of differentiation
Immunoglobulin superfamily cytokine receptors
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