| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention is based on the discovery that IL-13 induces 15-LO in human monocytes. Surprisingly, it has been found that IL-13 is about ten-fold more active, on a molar basis, than IL-4 in inducing 15-LO. IL-13 is therefore an effective therapeutic for inflammatory conditions responsive to products of 15-LO activity, including 15-S-HETE and LXA4. By enhancing endogenous pathways leading to synthesis of endogenous anti-inflammatory molecules, administration of IL-13 results in inhibition of the end effectors of the inflammatory process itself. The underlying strategy is therefore to direct intervention to specific pathogenic molecules, rather than the current method of treating symptoms of inflammation.</p> |
