| Type: | Family | Name: | Interleukin-19 |
| Description: | Interleukins (IL) are a group of cytokines that play an important role in the immune system. They modulate inflammation and immunity by regulating growth, mobility and differentiation of lymphoid and other cells. Interleukin-19 (IL-19) belongs to the family of IL-10-related cytokines, which includes IL-10, -19, -20, -22, -24 and -26 []. IL-19 shares a receptor complex with IL-20, indicating that their biological activities may overlap []. Both cytokines may play an important role in regulating the development and proper functioning of skin []. This entry represents interleukin-19. | Short Name: | IL-19 |
