Medical Definition of IL-13

1. A T-lymphocyte-derived cytokine that produces proliferation, immunoglobulin isotype switching, and immunoglobulin production by immature B-lymphocytes. It appears to play a role in regulating inflammatory and immune responses and has anti-inflammatory activity. Produced by activated T-cells, inhibits IL-6 production by monocytes and also the production of other pro inflammatory cytokines such as TNF, IL-1, IL-8. Stimulates B-cells. Gene is located in cluster of genes on human chromosome 5q that also has IL-4 gene. Acronym: IL-13 (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of IL-13

IJDB
IJN
IJP
IJS
IJssel
IJssel river
IJsselmeer
IKEA
IKIWISI
IKR
IL
IL-1
IL-10
IL-11
IL-12
IL-13 (current term)
IL-14
IL-15
IL-16
IL-2
IL-3
IL-4
IL-5
IL-6
IL-7
IL-8
IL-9
ILA
ILEC
ILM

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