[A laboratory-made colony-stimulating factor that stimulates the production of blood cells, especially platelets, during chemotherapy. It is a cytokine that belongs to the family of drugs called hematopoietic (blood-forming) agents. Also called interleukin-2 or IL-2. ( NCI )] (UMLS (NCI) C0218986) =Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein; Pharmacologic Substance ; =[IM700] IMMUNE STIMULANTS; Recombinant Protein =ALDESLEUKIN 22 MILLION UNT/VIL