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interleukin
in·ter·leu·kin I5207280 (ĭn′tər-lo͞o′kĭn)n. Any of various small proteins that are produced by a variety of cell types, especially T cells and other white blood cells, and that regulate many aspects of inflammation and the immune response, including stimulating the production of white blood cells and platelets.
[inter- + leuk(o)- + -in.]interleukin (ˌɪntəˈluːkɪn) n (Biochemistry) a substance extracted from white blood cells that stimulates their activity against infection and may be used to combat some forms of cancerin•ter•leu•kin (ˈɪn tərˌlu kɪn)
n. any of a family of small proteins that participate in the body's defense system, esp. by promoting the growth and activation of white blood cells. [1979; inter- + leuk (ocyte) + -in1; so called because such proteins act as agents of communication between different populations of leukocytes] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | interleukin - any of several lymphokines that promote macrophages and killer T cells and B cells and other components of the immune systemlymphokine - a cytokine secreted by helper T cells in response to stimulation by antigens and that acts on other cells of the immune system (as by activating macrophages) |
interleukin
interleukin a substance extracted from white blood cells that stimulates their activity against infection and may be used to combat some forms of cancer interleukin[‚in·tər′lü·kən] (immunology) Any of a class of proteins that are secreted mostly by macrophages and T lymphocytes and induce growth and differentiation of lymphocytes and hematopoietic stem cells. interleukin
interleukin [in´ter-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 cells bearing specific receptors for IL-2; these receptors are expressed in response to antigenic stimulation. IL-2 also seems to induce the production of interferon and is used as an anticancer drug in the treatment of a wide variety of solid malignant tumors. Another interleukin, interleukin-3 (IL-3) is necessary for the differentiation of suppressor T cells.in·ter·leu·kin (IL), (in'tĕr-lū'kin), 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. [inter- + leukocyte + -in] interleukin (ĭn′tər-lo͞o′kĭn)n. Any of various small proteins that are produced by a variety of cell types, especially T cells and other white blood cells, and that regulate many aspects of inflammation and the immune response, including stimulating the production of white blood cells and platelets.interleukin Immunology Any of a family of cytokines produced by lymphocytes, monocytes, and other cells, which induce growth and differentiation of lymphoid cells and primitive hematopoietic stem cells;. See Biological response modifier. in·ter·leu·kin (IL) (in'tĕr-lū'kin) The name given to a group of multifunctional cytokines after their amino acid structure is known. They are synthesized by lymphocytes, monocytes, macrophages, and some other cells.
See also: lymphokine, cytokine[inter- + leukocyte + -in]in·ter·leu·kin (IL) (in'tĕr-lū'kin) Group of eight multifunctional cytokines designated after their amino acid structure is known. They are synthesized by lymphocytes, monocytes, macrophages, and some other cells.
See: cytokine[inter- + leukocyte + -in]AcronymsSeeILinterleukin
Related to interleukin: Interleukin 2, interferon, Interleukin 1, Interleukin 4, Interleukin 6Words related to interleukinnoun any of several lymphokines that promote macrophages and killer T cells and B cells and other components of the immune systemRelated Words |