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Abstract Multiple members (DUSP1–29) of dual-specificity phosphatase (DSP) family are key regulators of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), which regulate numerous physiological responses. Eight DUSPs are also named MAPK phosphatases (MKPs). DUSP dysregulation contributes to the pathogenesis of various human inflammatory and chronic diseases. Downregulation of DUSP1, DUSP3, DUSP11, and DUSP22, as well as upregulation of DUSP4, DUSP6, and DUSP23 are involved in human autoimmune diseases. Besides autoimmune diseases, reduction of DUSP1, DUSP2, and DUSP14, as well as induction of DUSP8 contribute to the pathogenesis of allergic diseases. Additionally, decreased levels of DUSP2, DUSP11, DUSP22, and DUSP28 are associated with human inflammatory bowel diseases. Moreover, deficiency of 10 DUSPs, as well as induction of DUSP4 are associated with metabolic diseases. Downregulation of 5 DUSPs are involved in cardiovascular disease pathogenesis; in contrast, upregulation of other 5 DUSPs are correlated with cardiovascular diseases. Collectively, dysregulated DUSPs could be diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for inflammatory diseases. Due to complex expression patterns of DUSPs, it is crucial to study the regulatory mechanisms of individual DUSPs in various inflammatory and chronic diseases. In this review, we summarize the roles and regulatory mechanisms of DUSPs in human inflammatory and chronic diseases. We also discuss the potential therapeutic applications of DUSP agonists/inhibitors in human inflammatory and chronic diseases.
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