Soluble factors which stimulate growth-related activities of leukocytes as well as other cell types. They enhance cell proliferation and differentiation, DNA synthesis, secretion of other biologically active molecules and responses to immune and inflammatory stimuli.
Entry Term(s)
Interleukin
Public MeSH Note
1988; for MITOGENIC FACTORS, LYMPHOCYTE see INTERLEUKIN-2 1990-2001, INTERLEUKIN 2 1987-1989, LYMPHOKINES 1978-1982
History Note
1988; for MITOGENIC FACTORS, LYMPHOCYTE use INTERLEUKIN-2 1983-2001, LYMPHOKINES 1978-1982
Soluble factors which stimulate growth-related activities of leukocytes as well as other cell types. They enhance cell proliferation and differentiation, DNA synthesis, secretion of other biologically active molecules and responses to immune and inflammatory stimuli.
