Interleukin

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Interleukin
TermInterleukin
Short definitioninterleukin (inter-LOO-kin) One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. Interleukins regulate immune responses. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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interleukin - (pronounced) (inter-LOO-kin) One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. Interleukins regulate immune responses. Interleukins produced in the laboratory are used as biological response modifiers to boost the immune system in cancer therapy. An interleukin is a type of cytokine. Also called Il

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