Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5898130 Cytokine 2011 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We discuss the expression patterns, source of IL-21/IL-21R in healthy cells. ► We discuss the JAK/STAT signal transduction pathways, especially STAT3. ► Expression of IL-21/IL-21R and its effect in hematological malignancies are discussed in individual sections. ► IL-21 regulates proliferation, survival or apoptosis of hematological malignancies, depending on the neoplastic cell type.
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