| 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-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-1 |
Signalling molecule involved in the inflammatory response that can act as an endogenous pyrogen.
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| interleukin-11 |
A substance that stimulates immune response and may reduce toxicity to the gastrointestinal system resulting from cancer therapy. Also called IL- I 1.
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| interleukin-12 |
A substance that enhances the ability of the immune system to kill tumor cells, and that may interfere with blood flow to the tumor. Also called IL- 1 2.
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