IL-34   Click here for help

GtoPdb Ligand ID: 8975

Immunopharmacology Ligand
Comment: IL-34 is an endogenous ligand of the receptor tyrosine kinase, colony stimulating factor 1 receptor (CSF1R) [3]. It is a homodimeric cytokine.
Species: Human
Bioactivity Comments
IL-34-induced increase in monocyte viability is inhibited by the CSF1R inhibitor GW-2580 [3]. IL-34 sustains inflammatory pathways in the gut [2] and has been associated with obesity, chronic inflammation, and insulin resistance [1].
Natural/Endogenous Targets
Target
colony stimulating factor 1 receptor
Selectivity at catalytic receptors
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Target Sp. Type Action Value Parameter Concentration range (M) Reference
colony stimulating factor 1 receptor Hs Agonist Agonist - - - 3
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