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Interleukin-18

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Interleukin-18 Definition

Cytokine which resembles IL-1 structurally and IL-12 functionally. It enhances the cytotoxic activity of NK cells and CTLs, and appears to play a role both as neuroimmunomodulator and in the induction of mucosal immunity.

Interleukin-18 Synonyms

Interleukin-18, IFN-gamma-Inducing Factor, IGIF, IL-1 Gamma, IL-18, IL-1g, IL18, IL18 Protein, IL1F4, Interferon-Gamma Inducing Factor, Interferon-Gamma-Inducing Factor, Interleukin 18, Interleukin 18 (Interferon-Gamma-Inducing Factor), Interleukin 18 Proprotein, Interleukin-1 Gamma, Interleukin-18 Precursor, MGC12320

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