
Interleukin - Wikipedia
Interleukins (ILs) are a group of cytokines (secreted proteins and signal molecules) that are expressed and secreted by white blood cells (leukocytes) as well as some other body cells. The human genome …
Interleukin - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Interleukins (IL) are a type of cytokine first thought to be expressed by leukocytes alone but have later been found to be produced by many other body cells. They play essential roles in the activation and …
Interleukin (IL) | Britannica
interleukin (IL), any of a group of naturally occurring proteins that mediate communication between cells. Interleukins regulate cell growth, differentiation, and motility. They are particularly important in …
What Are Interleukins and What Do They Do? - Biology Insights
Jul 26, 2025 · Interleukins are small proteins that form a communication network within the body’s immune system. They act as messengers, allowing immune cells to “talk” to one another and …
Interleukins: Roles in immunology and emerging frontiers - Abcam
Interleukins are pivotal signaling molecules that orchestrate immune responses, mediate inflammation, and influence disease progression, with expanding roles in diagnostics, therapeutics, and the future …
Interleukins - Latest research and news | Nature
Nov 18, 2025 · Interleukins are cytokines produced and secreted mainly by CD3+ and CD4+ T lymphocytes. Interleukins promote development and differentiation of natural killer cells, T and B …
Interleukins: Introduction, Characteristics and Classification
Interleukin is a general term for a class of cytokines first found to be expressed in white blood cells as a means of intercellular signaling. Interleukins are not only expressed by leukocytes but can be …