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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
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Preferred Name

Interleukin-1

Definitions
A soluble factor produced by MONOCYTES; MACROPHAGES, and other cells which activates T-lymphocytes and potentiates their response to mitogens or antigens. Interleukin-1 is a general term refers to either of the two distinct proteins, INTERLEUKIN-1ALPHA and INTERLEUKIN-1BETA. The biological effects of IL-1 include the ability to replace macrophage requirements for T-cell activation.
Synonyms
Lymphocyte-Activating Factor
IL-1
Epidermal Cell Derived Thymocyte-Activating Factor
Epidermal Cell Derived Thymocyte Activating Factor
T Helper Factor
Macrophage Cell Factor
Interleukin 1
Interleukin I
Lymphocyte Activating Factor
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