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Preferred Label : Interleukin-6;

NCIt synonyms : IL6 Protein; IFN Beta 2; HGF; Interleukin 6; IFN-Beta-2; IL6; BSF-2; Hepatocyte Stimulating Factor; BSF2; B-Cell Differentiation Factor; Myeloid Differentiation Inducing Protein; B Cell Differentiation Factor 2; IL-6; B-Cell Stimulatory Factor 2; Hybridoma Growth Factor; HSF; Plasmacytoma Growth Factor; B-Cell Stimulatory Factor-2; Sigosix; HPGF; Interferon Beta-2; Interferon, Beta-2; IFNB2; Interleukin BSF-2; CTL Differentiation Factor; Hepatocyte Stimulatory Factor; CDF;

NCIt definition : Interleukin-6 (212 aa, 24 kDa) is encoded by the human IL6 gene. This protein is involved in signaling affecting a wide variety of cell types including monocytes, lymphocytes, hepatocytes and nerve cells.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. Interleukin-6 is made mainly by some T lymphocytes. It causes B lymphocytes to make more antibodies and also causes fever by affecting areas of the brain that control body temperature. Interleukin-6 made in the laboratory is used as a biological response modifier to boost the immune system in cancer therapy. Interleukin-6 is a type of cytokine. Also called IL-6.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044421; CDR0000044045;

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