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interleukin

 

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Noun interleukin has 1 sense
  1. interleukin - any of several lymphokines that promote macrophages and killer T cells and B cells and other components of the immune system
    --1 is a kind of
    lymphokine

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Term: Interleukin

Description:

Interleukins are a group of cytokines, small proteins secreted by white blood cells, which play a vital role in cell signaling and regulating the immune system. They are involved in various biological processes, including inflammation, immune response, and cell differentiation.

Sample Sentences:

  • Interleukins are crucial for coordinating communication between immune cells.
  • The expression of interleukin-2 is upregulated during an immune response.
  • Researchers are studying the effects of interleukin inhibitors on inflammatory diseases.

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