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.
Synonyms: 0, Interleukins, Interleukin
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1988; for MITOGENIC FACTORS, LYMPHOCYTE see INTERLEUKIN-2 1990-2001, INTERLEUKIN 2 1987-1989, LYMPHOKINES 1978-1982 ,general or unspecified; prefer specifics ,1988; for MITOGENIC FACTORS, LYMPHOCYTE use INTERLEUKIN-2 1983-2001, LYMPHOKINES 1978-1982
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D007378