[macrophage produced interleukin that induces the production of interleukin 2 by T cells that have been stimulated by antigen or mitogen; at least two types, alpha and beta, exist; interleukin 1 or a similar protein is also produced by epithelial cells and stimulates fibroblast proliferation and release of proteolytic enzymes and prostaglandins in inflammatory processes. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0021755 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Immunologic Factor
Relation/PAR: Cytokine
hematopoietic growth factor