Interleukin-33 (Il33)

Cytokine that binds to and signals through the IL1RL1/ST2 receptor which in turn activates NF-kappa-B and MAPK signaling pathways in target cells. Involved in the maturation of Th2 cells causing the secretion of T-helper type 2-associated cytokines.

Also involved in activation of mast cells, basophils, eosinophils and natural killer cells. Acts as a chemoattractant for Th2 cells, and may function as an"alarmin", that amplifies immune reactions during tissue injury.