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Interleukins

Collective term for a group of structurally and functionally distinct soluble proteins secreted by different types of leukocytes that are involved in cell-to-cell communication (for nomenclature see also: Mizel and Farrar, 1979; Smith et al, 1986). They were once thought to mediate communication between leukocytes.

A factor is classified as an interleukin if its primary structure is known and the factor has been characterized biochemically (for some personal views of problems associated with nomenclature see also: Some personal remarks; see also Cytokines).

Interleukins are involved in processes of cell activation, cell differentiation ... ... ... ...
 
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