Find the word definition

Crossword clues for interleukin

Wiktionary
interleukin

n. (context biochemistry English) Any of a group of cytokine proteins important in the regulation of lymphocyte function.

WordNet
interleukin

n. any of several lymphokines that promote macrophages and killer T cells and B cells and other components of the immune system

Wikipedia
Interleukin

Interleukins are a group of cytokines (secreted proteins and signal molecules) that were first seen to be expressed by white blood cells ( leukocytes).

The function of the immune system depends in a large part on interleukins, and rare deficiencies of a number of them have been described, all featuring autoimmune diseases or immune deficiency. The majority of interleukins are synthesized by helper CD4 T lymphocytes, as well as through monocytes, macrophages, and endothelial cells. They promote the development and differentiation of T and B lymphocytes, and hematopoietic cells.

Interleukin receptors on astrocytes in the hippocampus are also known to be involved in the development of spatial memories in mice.

Usage examples of "interleukin".

One of the problems with Interleukin was that it attacked lung tissue, also for unknown reasons, and could be dangerous to smokers and others with respiratory problems.

Like Killgore, she didn't think that this new version of Interleukin was the least bit helpful, but that had to be confirmed.