Look up: interleukin

1. interleukin
   [n] - any of several lymphokines that promote macrophages and killer T cells and B cells and other components of the immune system
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2. interleukin
   <cytokine, protein> A variety of naturally occuring polypeptides that are members of the family of cytokines which affect functions of specific cell types and are found in small quantities. They are secreted regulatory proteins produced by lymphocytes, monocytes and various other cell types an...
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3. interleukin
   (in´tәr-loo″kin) one of several proteins important for lymphocyte proliferation. Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is produced by macrophages and induces the production of interleukin-2 by T cells that have been stimulated by antigen or mitogen. Interleukin-2 (IL-2), produced by T cells, stimulates the proliferation of T...
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4. interleukin
   any of a group of naturally occurring proteins that mediate communication between cells. Interleukins regulate cell growth, differentiation, and ... [1 related articles]
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5. interleukin
   (IL) Type: Term Pronunciation: in′tĕr-lū′kin Definitions: 1. The name given to a group of multifunctional cytokines after their amino acid structure is known. They are synthesized by lymphocytes, monocytes, macrophages, and certain other cells. See: lymphokine, cytokine
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6. interleukin
   One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. Interleukins regulate immune responses. Interleukins made in the laboratory are used as biological response modifiers to boost the immune system in cancer therapy. An interleukin is a type of cytokine. Also called IL.
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7. Interleukin
   `Interleukins` are a group of cytokines (secreted proteins/signaling molecules) that were first seen to be expressed by white blood cells (leukocytes). The term interleukin derives from (inter-) "as a means of communication", and (-leukin) "deriving from the fact ...
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