interleukin
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- noun
- /ˌɪntərˈluːkɪn/
- Specialized
- Th1 lymphocytes produce interferon-g and interleukin-2, which activate mechanisms important in defense against viruses and bacteria.
- cytokines including interleukin
- recombinant interleukin
- production of interleukin
Examples
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The constitutional symptoms of cardiac myxoma have been related to the production of Interleukin 6 (IL-6), a principal mediator of the acute phase protein response.
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Researchers have named the 15 known interleukins that play crucial roles in cell communication and immune responses.
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And based on your response to the Interleukin therapy, I can't recommend further treatment.
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An attempt at immunotherapy with interleukin was then initiated to try to slow the progression of her disease.
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Eight percent of all people on Interleukin-2 have total remission.
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The lower your carotenoid levels, the higher your interleukin-6 will eventually rise.
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If surgery is unsuccessful or not feasible, then intralesional interleukin-2 is used.
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Research has linked high levels of the inflammatory compound interleukin-6 to sarcopenia, loss of physical function, and even disability.
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Shannon Bryan and colleagues tried to promote a Th1-lymphocyte population in the airway by giving recombinant interleukin-12.
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Production of the pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-1beta and interleukin-18 by macrophages in response to alum in vitro required intact inflammasome signaling.
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Synonyms
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A small protein made by cells that tells the immune system what to do
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A chemical made by white blood cells that tells other immune cells what to do
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word interleukin breaks into three parts: inter- meaning 'between', as in international, leuk- meaning 'white', and -in a common ending for 'protein' names. Interleukins are messenger proteins that travel between white blood cells, so the name tells you they are signals used in the immune system.