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interleukin-2 [‚in·tər¦lük·ən ′tü] (immunology) A lymphokine secreted mostly by helper T lymphocytes that promotes the growth of T lymphocytes. Abbreviated IL-2. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| and his colleagues knew that interleukin-2 can spur the growth of certain immune cells. Studies suggesting that the naturally occurring substance interleukin-2 boosts the immune system's response to cancer prompted a research team to engineer cells to fight tumors in mice. An elevated level of serum interleukin-2 receptor is a sensitive screening test in Kawasaki's syndrome. |
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