TSLP R & IL-7 R

Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) is a pleiotropic cytokine and takes multi-functions via binding to a high-affinity heteromeric complex composed of thymic stromal lymphopoietin receptor (TSLPR) chain and IL-7Rα. The receptor complex on cells co-expressing TSLPR and IL-7Rα phosphorylates JAK and STAT5 to initiate proinflammatory signaling. TSLP involved in a variety of allergic diseases (e.g., atopic dermatitis, bronchial asthma). Further investigation indicated that TSLP is also involved in chronic inflammatory (i.e., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and celiac disease) and autoimmune (e.g., psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis) disorders and several cancers.