Regulation of TLR expression, a new perspective for the role of VIP in immunity

Peptides. 2007 Sep;28(9):1825-32. doi: 10.1016/j.peptides.2007.07.005. Epub 2007 Jul 12.

Abstract

The contribution of VIP immune functions to the regulation of homeostasis and health is well known. Modulation of immune responses through new therapeutics is one of the main goals of physicians and scientists seeking to control inflammatory/autoimmune diseases in humans. Initial therapeutic strategies targeted adaptive immune responses; discovery of Toll-like receptors (TLR) has widened the horizon to include targeting the innate immune system. In this review we have summarized recent information about VIP modulation of TLR function, and we suggest that VIP represents a new therapeutic option in the management of several pathologies.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Gene Expression / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Innate*
  • Models, Biological
  • Signal Transduction / drug effects
  • Toll-Like Receptor 2 / genetics
  • Toll-Like Receptor 2 / physiology
  • Toll-Like Receptors / genetics
  • Toll-Like Receptors / physiology*
  • Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide / pharmacology
  • Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide / physiology*

Substances

  • Toll-Like Receptor 2
  • Toll-Like Receptors
  • Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide