Interleukins are a group of cytokines (secreted proteins and signaling molecules) that were first seen to be expressed by white blood cells (leukocytes). The majority of interleukins are synthesized by…
Chloroquine is an antimalarial and anti-inflammatory agent widely used to treat malaria and rheumatoid arthritis. Intersetingly, Chloroquine not only a excellent anti-inflammatory agent, but also demonstrates more activities about cancer,…
Glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2) is an enterotrophic hormone consisting of 33 amino acids. It derives from a glucagon pro-peptide encoded by the GCG gene, like GLP1 and glucagon itself. GLP-2…
Leucine Rich Repeat Kinase 2 (LRRK2) is a member of the leucine-rich repeat kinase family. Researchers found that the mutations in LRRK2 account for approximately 3-4% of Parkinson's disease patients.…
NLRX1 is a highly conserved nucleotide-binding domain (NBD) and a member of the leucine-rich repeat (LRR) family (NLR). Specifically, NLRX1 is an intracellular protein that plays a role in the…