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Query: UNIPROT:P01889 (ankylosing spondylitis)
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Wnt proteins regulate organ development, tumorigenesis and bone homeostasis, among other functions. The binding of Wnt proteins to plasma membrane receptors on mesenchymal cells induces the differentiation of these cells into the osteoblast lineage and thereby supports bone formation. Wnts are also key signaling proteins in joint remodeling processes. Active Wnt signaling contributes to osteophyte formation and might have an essential role in the anabolic pattern of joint remodeling that is observed in ankylosing spondylitis and osteoarthritis. By contrast, blockade of Wnt signaling facilitates bone erosion and contributes to catabolic joint remodeling, a process that is observed in rheumatoid arthritis. This Review summarizes current knowledge of the molecular regulation of joint remodeling associated with chronic arthritis, focusing on the role of the Wnt proteins and their inhibitors. It also addresses the role of Wnt in determining the differences in clinical presentation of inflammatory arthropathies and discusses implications for future therapy.
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PMID:The role of Wnt proteins in arthritis. 1875 73

Interleukin (IL)-23 plays a central role in the orchestration of inflammatory responses. Produced by dendritic cells and macrophages, this cytokine promotes the protection of the host against mucosal pathogens through the induction of IL-17 and related cytokines by lymphoid cells. Preclinical disease models and association studies in humans have also clearly demonstrated the implication of IL-23 signalling pathway in inflammatory diseases. Indeed, this cytokine is now considered as a major therapeutic target in immune-based pathologies such as psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis or Crohn's disease. Furthermore, in the context of inflammation-related cancer, IL-23 is thought to contribute to tumorigenesis and progression to metastatic disease. Herein, we review our current understanding of IL-23 regulation at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. We discuss the relevance of these findings in the context of infection, chronic inflammation and cancer.
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PMID:Regulation of Interleukin-23 Expression in Health and Disease. 2773 13