Preferred Name

Interleukin
Synonyms
Definitions

Interleukin is the generic name for a group of well-characterized cytokines that are produced by leukocytes and other cell types. They have a broad spectrum of functional activities that regulate the activities and capabilities of a wide variety of cell types. They are particularly important as members of the cytokine networks that regulate inflammatory and immune responses.

ID

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C20497

ALT_DEFINITION

One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. ILs regulate immune responses. ILs made in the laboratory are used as biological response modifiers to boost the immune system in cancer therapy. An interleukin is a type of cytokine.

code

C20497

definition

Interleukin is the generic name for a group of well-characterized cytokines that are produced by leukocytes and other cell types. They have a broad spectrum of functional activities that regulate the activities and capabilities of a wide variety of cell types. They are particularly important as members of the cytokine networks that regulate inflammatory and immune responses.

label

Interleukin

Legacy Concept Name

Interleukin

Preferred_Name

Interleukin

prefixIRI

NCIT:C20497

prefLabel

Interleukin

Semantic_Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

Immunologic Factor

UMLS_CUI

C0021764

subClassOf

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C20464

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