Deficiency of IL-22-binding protein enhances the ability of the gut microbiota to protect against enteric pathogens - PubMed
Interleukin 22 (IL-22) promotes intestinal barrier integrity, stimulating epithelial cells to enact defense mechanisms against enteric infections, including the production of antimicrobial peptides. IL-22 binding protein (IL-22BP) is a soluble decoy encoded by the Il22ra2 gene that decreases …