IL-33

Epithelial alarmin

Expression
Elevated
Evidence level
strong
Targeted by
Itepekimab (investigational anti-IL-33)

Role in pathogenesis

Released from necrotic epithelial cells. Binds ST2 receptor on ILC2s and Th2 cells, powerfully amplifying IL-5 and IL-13 production. A key upstream driver of type 2 inflammation.

Sources (2)

P4Nagarkar DR et al. (2013) Airway epithelial alarmins in CRSwNP: IL-33, IL-25, and TSLP · J Allergy Clin ImmunolDOI
G2Portelli MA et al. (2020) Genetic risk factors for CRSwNP: IL-33/ST2 and TSLP pathway variants · J Allergy Clin ImmunolDOI