Aerosolized Aldesleukin

Preferred Label : Aerosolized Aldesleukin;

NCIt synonyms : Aerosolized Recombinant IL-2;

NCIt definition : An aerosol formulation of aldesleukin, a recombinant form of interleukin-2 (IL-2), with potential immunostimulating activity. Upon IL-2 inhalation, this cytokine activates lymphokine-activated killer cells and natural killer cells, and induces expression of cytotoxic cytokines, such as interferon-gamma and transforming growth factor-beta. This may eventually halt tumor cell growth. Localized administration of IL-2 may decrease toxicity and increase efficacy.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL435912;

Details

Origin ID

C101794;

UMLS CUI

C3640222;

Semantic type(s)
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein [UMLS semantic type]
- Immunologic Factor [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
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- Interleukin-2 Receptor [NCIt concept]
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- Cytokine Receptor Activation [NCIt concept]
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- Gene Regulation Process [NCIt concept]
- Immunopotentiation [NCIt concept]
- Inhibition of Cell Proliferation [NCIt concept]
- Intercellular Communication Induction [NCIt concept]
- Lymphocyte Activation Process [NCIt concept]
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- CTRP Agent Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]
- GDC Terminology [NCIt concept]
- GDC Therapeutic Agent Terminology [NCIt concept]
- GDC Value Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCI Drug Dictionary Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCIt Antineoplastic Agent Terminology [NCIt concept]
has_target
- Interleukin-2 Receptor [NCIt concept]

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