NCIt definition : Interleukin-11 (199 aa, 21 kDa) is encoded by the human IL11 gene. This protein is
involved in the proliferation of hematopoietic cells and the induction of platelet
production.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells)
and other cells in the body. Interleukin-11 is made by support cells in the bone marrow.
It causes the growth of several types of blood cells. Oprelvekin (interleukin-11 made
in the laboratory) is used as a biological response modifier to increase the number
of platelets, especially in patients receiving chemotherapy for cancer. Interleukin-11
is a type of cytokine.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044417; CDR0000045463;