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Preferred Label : Interleukin-5;

NCIt synonyms : TRF; B-Cell Differentiation Factor I; T-Cell Replacing Factor; Eosinophil Differentiation Factor; Interleukin 5; EDF; B-Cell Growth Factor-II; BCGF-II; Interleukin 5 Precursor; Eo-CSF; IL5; B Cell Differentiation Factor I;

NCIt related terms : IL-5;

NCIt definition : Interleukin-5 (134 aa, 15 kDa) is encoded by the human IL5 gene. This protein plays a role in the growth and differentiation of both B-cells and eosinophils.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. IL-5 is made mainly by some T lymphocytes. It causes B lymphocytes to make more antibodies and increases the number of eosinophils. IL-5 made in the laboratory is used as a biological response modifier to boost the immune system in cancer therapy. It is a type of cytokine.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000682071; CDR0000557292;

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