[mjp]

Notably, IL-7 is already being tested in clinical trials, albeit for different indications: because of its immune-stimulatory activity on T cells, IL-7 is currently being tested in patients with immunodeficiency diseases, such as HIV, or hepatitis infections, or who have undergone bone-marrow transplantations.

Interleukin (IL)-7 is a multifunctional cytokine which is involved in the regulation of keratinocyte-T lymphocyte interactions. Increased IL-7 serum levels in patients with psoriasis suggest that IL-7, like IL-6, may be involved in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. Perhaps, an IL-7 inhbitor or blocker may be helpful in treating psoriasis.

Blockade of the interleukin-7 receptor inhibits collagen-induced arthritis and is associated with reduction of T cell activity and proinflammatory mediators.

[neverdem]

Thanks for the link.

[momincombatboots]

The complexity of our immune system amazes me.. In a related note, I personally take 900mg of Tumeric extract per day. It has decreased by arthritic pain in my shoulders and hips by at least forty percent. I am no longer waking in the night looking for a position that doesn’t hurt. I am considering increasing my tumeric dosage because it has helped so much. It does take a few weeks to have that effect. I was taking a motrin or aleve every night prior to this.