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  1. Fields of Study
  2. immunology
  3. immunologic factors
  4. cytokines
  5. interleukins
  6. interleukin-13
  1. Fields of Study
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. peptides
  4. cytokines
  5. interleukins
  6. interleukin-13
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  3. peptides
  4. cytokines
  5. interleukins
  6. interleukin-13

Preferred term

interleukin-13

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A cytokine synthesized by T-lymphocytes that produces proliferation, immunoglobulin isotype switching, and immunoglobulin production by immature B-lymphocytes. It appears to play a role in regulating inflammatory and immune responses.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • IL-13
  • interleukin 13

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/222512

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