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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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| interleukin-1 |
Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is secreted by the macrophages, monocytes and dendritic cells. It is an important part of the inflammatory response. It increases the expression of adhesion factors on endothelial cells to enable transmigration of leukocytes. It also re-sets the hypothalamus thermoregulatory center, leading to an increased body temperature which expresses itself as fever. It is therefore called an endogenous pyrogen. ...
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| interleukin |
A biological response modifier (substance that can improve the body's natural response to infection and disease) that helps the immune system fight infection and cancer. These substances are normally produced by the body. They are also made in the laboratory for use in treating cancer and other diseases.
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| interleukin-1 |
IL-1. A type of biological response modifier that stimulates immune system cells that fight disease, and is involved in inflammatory responses. There are two forms of IL-1, IL-1 alfa and IL-1 beta. Both forms of IL-1 are produced by the body, and can also be made in the laboratory.
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| interleukin-7 |
IL-7. A type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body's natural response to infection and disease) that enhances the immune system's ability to fight tumor cells. IL-7 is made by cells in the bone marrow, and can stimulate T cells and B cells to grow. IL-7 can also be made in the laboratory for use in treating cancer and other diseases.
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