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endogenous pyrogen

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endogenous pyrogen [en′däj·ə·nəs ′pī·rə·jən]
(biochemistry)
A fever-inducing substance (protein) produced by cells of the host body, such as leukocytes and macrophages.
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Animal studies suggest a possible role of endogenous pyrogens, such as interleukin 1, that, by increasing neuronal excitability, may link fever and seizure activity.
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