Interleukin-10

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Interleukin-10
TermInterleukin-10
Short definitionInterleukin-10 (inter-LOO-kin …) One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. Interleukin-10 is produced by activated macrophages and some T lymphocytes. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Interleukin-10 - (pronounced) (inter-LOO-kin …) One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. Interleukin-10 is produced by activated macrophages and some T lymphocytes. It reduces inflammation by blocking the production of cytokines by immune cells. Interleukin-10 also increases antibody production by plasma cells, helping them live longer. Laboratory-made interleukin-10 is used as a biological response modifier to boost the immune system. It's a type of cytokine. Also called IL-10

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