Interleukin
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| Interleukin | |
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| Term | Interleukin |
| Short definition | interferon (inter-FEER-on) A natural substance that helps the body's immune system fight infection and other diseases, such as cancer. Interferons are made in the body by white blood cells and other cells, but they can also be used in the laboratory to treat various diseases. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
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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