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interleukin

/ˌɪn.təˈluː.kɪn/

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noun

/ˌɪn.təˈluː.kɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruЛюбой из нескольких лимфокинов, которые стимулируют макрофаги, киллерные T-клетки, B-клетки и другие компоненты иммунной системы.

Any of several lymphokines that promote macrophages, killer T cells, B cells, and other components of the immune system.

  1. Immune system proteinC2formalmedical

    Any of a group of proteins produced by white blood cells that regulate immune responses, including promoting the activity of macrophages, killer T cells, and B cells.

    ruБелок иммунной системы

    • Interleukins play a crucial role in signaling between immune cells.
    • The study focused on how interleukin-2 activates T cells.
    • Certain interleukins are used in therapies to boost the immune system.
Forms
  • interleukins plural form
  • interleukins' possessive plural form
  • interleukin's possessive singular form