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单词 interleukin-6
释义

interleukin-6

noun

in·​ter·​leu·​kin-6 ˌin-tər-ˈlü-kən-ˈsiks How to pronounce interleukin-6 (audio)
: an interleukin that is produced by various cells (such as macrophages, fibroblasts, T cells, and tumor cells) and that induces the maturation of B cells and growth of myeloma cells, activates and induces the proliferation of T cells, stimulates synthesis of plasma proteins (such as fibrinogen), and plays a role in producing fever
Last year, researchers discovered that older women who were socially active had lower levels of interleukin-6, a substance linked to chronic inflammation that is found at high levels in people with Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, and cancer. Andrew Weil
abbreviation IL-6

Word History

First Known Use

1987, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

interleukin-6

noun

-ˈsiks How to pronounce interleukin-6 (audio)
: an interleukin that is produced by various cells (as macrophages, fibroblasts, T cells, and tumor cells) and that acts as a pyrogen, induces maturation of B cells and growth of myeloma cells, activates and induces proliferation of T cells, and stimulates synthesis of plasma proteins (as fibrinogen)
abbreviation IL-6
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