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The vast majority of patients with high-grade gliomas (HGG) over-express interleukin 4 (IL4)-independent binding sites for IL13 in situ. In addition, mutated IL13-based cytotoxins directed specifically toward glioma-associated sites are arguably the most active anti-glioma agents. Two IL13 receptor (R) proteins were identified: (1) IL13R alpha', a component of the signaling, heterodimeric high-affinity receptor for IL13 that is shared with IL4, and (2) IL13R alpha, a monomeric, IL4-independent receptor.
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