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Interleukin-18 (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
Networked: 5628 relevant articles (245 outcomes, 882 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Dinarello, Charles A: 53 articles (01/2022 - 03/2002)
2. Okamura, Haruki: 52 articles (03/2022 - 02/2002)
3. Nakanishi, Kenji: 35 articles (01/2018 - 03/2002)
4. Kurimoto, M: 30 articles (12/2001 - 01/2000)
5. Akira, Shizuo: 25 articles (10/2014 - 01/2002)
6. Okamura, H: 24 articles (03/2004 - 01/2000)
7. Netea, Mihai G: 23 articles (01/2021 - 04/2002)
8. Tsutsui, Hiroko: 23 articles (05/2013 - 03/2002)
9. Yachie, Akihiro: 20 articles (04/2022 - 09/2010)
10. Parikh, Chirag R: 19 articles (10/2019 - 03/2004)

Related Diseases

1. Neoplasms (Cancer)
2. Infections
3. Inflammation (Inflammations)
4. Fibrosis (Cirrhosis)
5. Colitis

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Cytokines
2. Interleukin-12 (IL 12)
3. Interleukin-6 (Interleukin 6)
4. Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (Tumor Necrosis Factor)
5. Interleukins
6. Inflammasomes
7. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)
8. Messenger RNA (mRNA)
9. Biomarkers (Surrogate Marker)
10. Carrier Proteins (Binding Protein)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Immunotherapy
3. Injections
4. Intravenous Administration
5. Aftercare (After-Treatment)