IL-2
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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Further examination of gene expression data collected from clinical trial samples revealed that TILs that responded poorly to IL-2 expressed relatively large numbers of receptors for PGE2 on their surfaces.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024
"We suspect that even the body's own IL-2 signals may be sufficient to enable T cells to successfully fight cancer once the effects of prostaglandin E2 have been stopped," says Sebastian Kobold.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024
He multiplied those cells in the lab and infused them back in the patient, along with shots of IL-2.
From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2016
In addition to activating cancer-fighting T cells, IL-2 stimulates regulatory T cells, which keep immune responses in check.
From Nature • May 26, 2014
They are generally numbered IL-1, IL-2, IL-3, etc.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
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