Unveiling Interleukin-40: A Novel Regulator of Macrophage and B Cell Function in Allergic Asthma

International Journal of Biological Sciences 2026 Open access

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Authors: Aixuan Li, Katie Ching‐Yau Wong, Danqi Huang, Fang Chen, Haoxuan Li, Xun Gao, Ting-Fan Leung, Gary Wing‐kin Wong, Ko Wing-hung, Chun-Kwok Wong
DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.128164
Cited by: 1

Abstract

mice. These findings position IL-40 as a key regulator of allergic asthma pathogenesis and suggest its potential as a novel biomarker and therapeutic target for airway inflammation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Asthma and respiratory diseases IL-33 ST2 and ILC Pathways Dermatology and Skin Diseases

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Biological Sciences
Publisher
Ivyspring International Publisher
Volume
22
Issue
11
Pages
6115–6131
Publication date
4 June 2026
Language
EN