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Preferred Label : Interleukin-4;

NCIt synonyms : T-Cell Growth Factor 2; B-Cell Growth Factor; B-Cell Stimulatory Factor 1; B-Cell Differentiation Factor-1; B-Cell Growth Factor-1; Interleukin-4 Precursor; BCSF 1; BSF1; B Cell Proliferating Factor; BCGF-1; BSF-1; Lymphocyte Stimulatory Factor 1; IL-4; IL4 Protein; B-Cell Stimulation Factor-1; IL4; B-Cell Stimulating Factor; MCGF 2; BCGF; BCDF-1; Interleukin 4; Mast Cell Growth Factor-2;

NCIt definition : Interleukin-4 (153 aa, 17 kDa) is encoded by the human IL4 gene. This protein is involved in the regulation of the expression of class II MHC molecules, Fc receptors and cell surface-bound immunoglobulins.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. Interleukin-4 is made by a type of T lymphocyte. It causes B lymphocytes to increase and to make antibodies and also increases the production of T lymphocytes. Interleukin-4 made in the laboratory is used as a biological response modifier to boost the immune system in cancer therapy. Interleukin-4 is a type of cytokine.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044420; CDR0000045209;

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