1) Lymphokine
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Interleukins are a group of cytokines (secreted proteins and signaling molecules) that were first seen to be expressed by white blood cells (leukocytes). The function of the immune system depends in a large part on interleukins, and rare deficiencies of a number of them have been described, all featuring autoimmune diseases or immune deficiency. T...
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Interleukins activate the “killer” activities of specific white blood cells in the immune system. One specific interleukin, IL-2, helps the immune cells reproduce more quickly and is used to treat melanoma that has spread.
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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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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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<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 and are released by cells in response to antigenic a...
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(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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(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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A chemical hormone messenger (cytokine) secreted by and affecting many different cells in the immune system.
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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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