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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D017370
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D017370
Preferred Name

Interleukin-11

Definitions
A lymphohematopoietic cytokine that plays a role in regulating the proliferation of ERYTHROID PRECURSOR CELLS. It induces maturation of MEGAKARYOCYTES which results in increased production of BLOOD PLATELETS. Interleukin-11 was also initially described as an inhibitor of ADIPOGENESIS of cultured preadipocytes.
Synonyms
Factor, Adipogenesis Inhibitory
Interleukin 11
Inhibitory Factor, Adipogenesis
IL-11
Adipogenesis Inhibitory Factor
IL11
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