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  1. Fields of Study
  2. immunology
  3. immunologic factors
  4. cytokines
  5. leukemia inhibitory factor
  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. cytokines
  6. leukemia inhibitory factor
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. peptides
  5. cytokines
  6. leukemia inhibitory factor

Preferred term

leukemia inhibitory factor

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information An interleukin-6 related cytokine that exhibits pleiotrophic effects on many physiological systems that involve cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival. Leukemia inhibitory factor binds to and acts through the lif receptor.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Concept scheme: NALT Full

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/231910

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