Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables cytokine activity and interleukin-33 receptor binding activity. Involved in several processes, including interleukin-33-mediated signaling pathway; regulation of gene expression; and regulation of inflammatory response. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including negative regulation of macrophage proliferation; positive regulation of cellular defense response; and positive regulation of macromolecule biosynthetic process. Located in nucleus. Is active in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; integumental system; nervous system; and sensory organ. Used to study Alzheimer's disease. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in candidiasis; inflammatory bowel disease; and peptic ulcer disease. Orthologous to human IL33 (interleukin 33).