Target type: biologicalprocess
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate, or extent of a type 2 immune response. [GOC:add]
Negative regulation of type 2 immune response is a critical process that controls the intensity and duration of allergic and parasitic responses. It involves a complex interplay of cells, cytokines, and signaling pathways that suppress the activation and effector functions of type 2 immune cells. The key players in this process are regulatory T cells (Tregs), anti-inflammatory cytokines like IL-10 and TGF-beta, and inhibitory receptors expressed on immune cells.
Tregs play a central role in suppressing type 2 immune responses. They express the transcription factor Foxp3 and produce immunosuppressive cytokines like IL-10 and TGF-beta. These cytokines can directly inhibit the differentiation and function of type 2 helper T cells (Th2 cells), the main drivers of type 2 immunity. Tregs also express inhibitory receptors, such as CTLA-4 and PD-1, which engage with their ligands on antigen-presenting cells (APCs) and suppress their activation and costimulatory function.
In addition to Tregs, other immune cells can also contribute to negative regulation of type 2 immune responses. For example, type 1 helper T cells (Th1 cells) produce IFN-gamma, a cytokine that inhibits the differentiation of Th2 cells. Macrophages can also suppress type 2 responses by producing IL-10 and by phagocytosing allergens.
Inhibition of type 2 immune responses is crucial for maintaining immune homeostasis and preventing excessive inflammation. Dysregulation of this process can lead to chronic allergic diseases, such as asthma and atopic dermatitis, as well as uncontrolled parasitic infections. Therefore, understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying negative regulation of type 2 immunity is essential for developing novel therapeutic strategies for these conditions.
In summary, negative regulation of type 2 immune response is a multifaceted process involving multiple cell types, cytokines, and signaling pathways. This intricate network of interactions ensures that type 2 responses are tightly controlled and effectively suppressed when necessary, contributing to immune homeostasis and protection from excessive inflammation.'
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| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| Arginase-2, mitochondrial | An arginase-2, mitochondrial that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P78540] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Signal transducer and activator of transcription 6 | A signal transducer and activator of transcription 6 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P42226] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| C-C chemokine receptor type 2 | A C-C chemokine receptor type 2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P41597] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| amiodarone | amiodarone : A member of the class of 1-benzofurans that is 1-benzofuran substituted by a butyl group at position 2 and a 4-[2-(diethylamino)ethoxy]-3,5-diiodobenzoyl group at position 3. It is a cardiovascular drug used for the treatment of cardiac dysrhythmias. Amiodarone: An antianginal and class III antiarrhythmic drug. It increases the duration of ventricular and atrial muscle action by inhibiting POTASSIUM CHANNELS and VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. There is a resulting decrease in heart rate and in vascular resistance. | 1-benzofurans; aromatic ketone; organoiodine compound; tertiary amino compound | cardiovascular drug |
| disulfiram | organic disulfide; organosulfur acaricide | angiogenesis inhibitor; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 1.2.1.3 [aldehyde dehydrogenase (NAD(+))] inhibitor; EC 3.1.1.1 (carboxylesterase) inhibitor; EC 3.1.1.8 (cholinesterase) inhibitor; EC 5.99.1.2 (DNA topoisomerase) inhibitor; ferroptosis inducer; fungicide; NF-kappaB inhibitor | |
| fasudil | fasudil : An isoquinoline substituted by a (1,4-diazepan-1-yl)sulfonyl group at position 5. It is a Rho-kinase inhibitor and its hydrochloride hydrate form is approved for the treatment of cerebral vasospasm and cerebral ischemia. fasudil: intracellular calcium antagonist; structure in first source | isoquinolines; N-sulfonyldiazepane | antihypertensive agent; calcium channel blocker; EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor; geroprotector; neuroprotective agent; nootropic agent; vasodilator agent |
| nifedipine | Nifedipine: A potent vasodilator agent with calcium antagonistic action. It is a useful anti-anginal agent that also lowers blood pressure. | C-nitro compound; dihydropyridine; methyl ester | calcium channel blocker; human metabolite; tocolytic agent; vasodilator agent |
| dibenzothiazyl disulfide | dibenzothiazol-2-yl disulfide : An organic disulfide resulting from the formal oxidative coupling of the thiol groups of two molecules of 1,3-benzothiazole-2-thiol. It is used as an accelerator in the rubber industry. dibenzothiazyl disulfide: vulcanizing accelerant | benzothiazoles; organic disulfide | allergen |
| 1-naphthylisothiocyanate | 1-Naphthylisothiocyanate: A tool for the study of liver damage which causes bile stasis and hyperbilirubinemia acutely and bile duct hyperplasia and biliary cirrhosis chronically, with changes in hepatocyte function. It may cause skin and kidney damage. | isothiocyanate | insecticide |
| plerixafor | plerixafor : An azamacrocycle consisting of two cyclam rings connected by a 1,4-phenylenebis(methylene) linker. It is a CXCR4 chemokine receptor antagonist and a hematopoietic stem cell mobilizer. It is used in combination with grulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) to mobilize hematopoietic stem cells to the perpheral blood for collection and subsequent autologous transplantation in patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and multiple myeloma. plerixafor: a bicyclam derivate, highly potent & selective inhibitor of HIV-1 & HIV-2 | azacycloalkane; azamacrocycle; benzenes; crown amine; secondary amino compound; tertiary amino compound | anti-HIV agent; antineoplastic agent; C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4 antagonist; immunological adjuvant |
| rosiglitazone | aminopyridine; thiazolidinediones | EC 6.2.1.3 (long-chain-fatty-acid--CoA ligase) inhibitor; ferroptosis inhibitor; insulin-sensitizing drug | |
| n(omega)-hydroxyarginine | N(5)-[(Z)-amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]-L-ornithine : An N(5)-[amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]-L-ornithine in which the double bond has Z-configuration. N(omega)-hydroxyarginine: can cause vasorelaxation of bovine intrapulmonary artery; structure given in first source | amino acid zwitterion; N(5)-[(E)-amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]ornithine; N(5)-[(hydroxyamino)(imino)methyl]ornithine; N(5)-[(Z)-amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]ornithine; N(5)-[amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]-L-ornithine; N(5)-[amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]ornithine; N(omega)-hydroxy-L-arginine | |
| fasudil hydrochloride | fasudil hydrochloride : A hydrochloride obtained by reaction of fasudil with one equivalent of hydrochloric acid. | hydrochloride | antihypertensive agent; calcium channel blocker; EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor; neuroprotective agent; nootropic agent; vasodilator agent |
| tak 779 | |||
| Nomega-hydroxy-nor-l-arginine | L-alpha-amino acid | ||
| bay 11-7085 | BAY11-7085 : A sulfone that is benzene substituted by [(E)-2-cyanoethenyl]sulfonyl and tert-butyl groups at position 1 and 4, respectively. It is an irreversible inhibitor of IkappaB-alpha phosphorylation in cells (IC50 = 10 muM) and prevents the activation of NF-kappaB. | benzenes; nitrile; sulfone | anti-inflammatory agent; antibacterial agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; autophagy inducer; EC 2.7.11.10 (IkappaB kinase) inhibitor; ferroptosis inducer; NF-kappaB inhibitor |
| ucb 35625 | UCB 35625: J-113863 is the (trans)-isomer; structure in first source | ||
| (S)-2-amino-6-boronohexanoic acid | (S)-2-amino-6-boronohexanoic acid : L-Norleucine substituted at C-6 with a borono group. | non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid; organoboron compound | |
| rs 504393 | RS 504393: structure in first source | 1,3-oxazoles | |
| incb3344 | INCB3344: potent and selective small molecule CCR2 chemokine receptor antagonist | ||
| 2-amino-6-boronohexanoic acid | |||
| as 1517499 | |||
| amd 070 | mavorixafor: a derivative of AMD3100; a CXCR4 blocker | aminoquinoline | |
| cenicriviroc | cenicriviroc : A member of the class of benzazocines that is (5Z)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-benzazocine which is substituted by a 2-methylpropyl, N-{4-[(S)-(1-propyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methanesulfinyl]phenyl}carboxamide and 4-(2-butoxyethoxy)phenyl groups at positions 1, 5 and 8, respectively. It is a potent chemokine 2 and 5 receptor antagonist currently in development for the treatment of liver fibrosis in adults with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). cenicriviroc: an inhibitor of HIV-1 | aromatic ether; benzazocine; diether; imidazoles; secondary carboxamide; sulfoxide | anti-HIV agent; anti-inflammatory agent; antirheumatic drug; chemokine receptor 2 antagonist; chemokine receptor 5 antagonist |
| incb 3284 | INCB 3284: a CCR2 receptor antagonist | ||
| azd8309 | AZD8309: CXCR2 inhibitor | ||
| n-(carbamoylmethyl)-3-trifluoromethyl benzamido-4-chlorobenzyl 3-aminopyrrolidine |