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Descriptor English:

Interleukin-1

Descriptor Spanish:

Interleucina-1

Descriptor Portuguese:

Interleucina-1

Synonyms English:

Lymphocyte-Activating Factor
IL-1

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Definition English:

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.

Indexing Annotation English:

DF: IL 1 or IL1

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History Note English:

1990(1983)

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Record Number:

29487

Unique Identifier:

D007375

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