Preferred Label : Interleukin-1;
NCIt synonyms : IL1; Lymphocyte Activating Factor; Lymphocyte-Stimulating Hormone; Macrophage Cell Factor;
NCIt related terms : IL-1;
NCIt definition : Interleukin-1 (endogenous pyrogen), produced primarily by monocytes, is an important
pro-inflammatory cytokine that mediates the acute phase host response. The biologic
activities of IL1 are properties of a protein derived from a larger precursor. Inflammation
causes induction of COX2, leading to release of prostanoids, which sensitize peripheral
nociceptor terminals and produce local pain hypersensitivity. Inflammation also generates
sensitivity in neighboring tissue, muscle and joint pain, fever, lethargy, and anorexia.
COX2 induction in regions of the CNS is mediated by IL1B. Interleukin-1-beta also
stimulates bone resorption. IL1RN is a competitive inhibitor of IL1B. Mature IL1-beta
levels are a sensitive and specific indicator of caspase-1 activation. (from OMIM
147720 and NCI);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells)
and other cells in the body. IL-1 is made mainly by one type of white blood cell,
the macrophage, and helps another type of white blood cell, the lymphocyte, fight
infections. It also helps leukocytes pass through blood vessel walls to sites of infection
and causes fever by affecting areas of the brain that control body temperature. There
are two forms of IL-1, alpha and beta, which act the same. IL-1 made in the laboratory
is used as a biological response modifier to boost the immune system in cancer therapy.
IL-1 is a type of cytokine.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000350231; CDR0000350229;
Origin ID : C20506;
UMLS CUI : C0021755;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
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UMLS correspondences (same concept)
concept_is_in_subset
endogenous_product_related_to
gene_encodes_gene_product
gene_product_has_associated_anatomy
gene_product_has_biochemical_function
gene_product_plays_role_in_biological_process
is_chemical_classification_of_gene_product