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 biologica [..]

Interleukin-1, a chemical regulator (cytokin) secreted by macrophages that have ingested a pathogen or foreign molecule and have bound with a helper T cell; stimulates T cells to grow and divide and e [..]

Cytokines produced by white blood cells and mediating their own activities or those of other white blood cells. interleukin-1

Any of a class of cytokines

(n) any of several lymphokines that promote macrophages and killer T cells and B cells and other components of the immune system

A naturally produced chemical released by the body.

A natural hormone-like substance produced by the body that activates the growth of certain types of lymphocytes.

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 norm [..]

Soluble factors which stimulate Growth-related activities of Leukocytes as well as other Cell types. They enhance Cell Proliferation and differentiation, DNA synthesis, Secretion of other biologically [..]

A protein substance in the blood that helps the body's immune system fight infection and cancer.

one of several cytokines that affect the immune system

A protein produced naturally by our bodies to stimulate our immune systems. There are at least 18 known kinds of interleukins.

A cytokine that acts as a signal between different leukocyte populations.

(biochemistry) Any of a group of cytokine proteins important in the regulation of lymphocyte function.

A naturally produced chemical released by the body or a substance used in biological therapy. Interleukins stimulate the growth and activities of certain kinds of white blood cells. Interleukin-2 (IL-2) is a type of biological response modifier that stimulates the growth of certain blood cells in the immune system which can fight some types of canc [..]