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Interleukin-8 (Interleukin 8) Summary

Description: A member of the CXC chemokine family that plays a role in the regulation of the acute inflammatory response. It is secreted by variety of cell types and induces CHEMOTAXIS of NEUTROPHILS and other inflammatory cells.

Also Known As: Interleukin 8; IL8; IL-8; AMCF-I; Alveolar Macrophage Chemotactic Factor-I Show All >>

Networked: 9232 relevant articles (203 outcomes, 1171 trials/studies) for this Bio-Agent

Key Diseases for which Interleukin-8 is Relevant

  1. Neoplasms (Cancer) : 32 outcomes 92 studies in 939 results
  2. Inflammation : 28 outcomes 95 studies in 1373 results
  3. Infection : 15 outcomes 113 studies in 1187 results
  4. Necrosis : 11 outcomes 71 studies in 960 results
  5. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) : 7 outcomes 17 studies in 225 results
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Drugs Related to Interleukin-8

  1. Interleukin-6 (Interleukin 6)
  2. Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (Tumor Necrosis Factor)
  3. Cytokines
  4. Interleukin-10 (Interleukin 10)
  5. Messenger RNA (mRNA)
  6. Interleukins
  7. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)
  8. Interleukin-1beta (Interleukin 1 beta)
  9. Chemokines
  10. Interleukin-2 (IL2)
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Therapies Related to Interleukin-8

  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  2. Transplants (Transplant)
  3. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
  4. Transplantation (Transplant Recipients)
  5. Resuscitation
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