Interleukin-18

A cytokine which resembles IL-1 structurally and IL-12 functionally. It enhances the cytotoxic activity of NK CELLS and CYTOTOXIC T-LYMPHOCYTES, and appears to play a role both as neuroimmunomodulator and in the induction of mucosal immunity.

Also Known As:

Interleukin 18; IL-18; IL18; IFN-gamma Inducing Factor; Interferon-gamma Inducing Factor; IFN gamma Inducing Factor; Inducing Factor, IFN-gamma; Inducing Factor, Interferon-gamma; Interferon gamma Inducing Factor; IFN-gamma-Inducing Factor; Interferon-gamma-Inducing Factor

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 496323
  - Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 30151
    - Cytokines: 168239
      - Interleukins: 25880
        Interleukin-18: 5812
- Peptides: 84029
  - Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 30151
    - Cytokines: 168239
      - Interleukins: 25880
        Interleukin-18: 5812
Biological Factors: 2560
- Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins: 30151
  - Cytokines: 168239
    - Interleukins: 25880
      - Interleukin-18: 5812

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