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IL-1

American  

abbreviation

Immunology.
  1. interleukin 1.


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The cells that secrete IL-1 have receptors on their cell surface that bind these molecules, resulting in autocrine signaling.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

Interleukin-1, or IL-1, is a signaling molecule that plays an important role in inflammatory response.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

They are generally numbered IL-1, IL-2, IL-3, etc.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

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