interleukin-16


in·ter·leu·kin-16

(in'tĕr-lū'kin), A cytokine made by T cells that is a potent chemotactant for CD4+ T cells.

in·ter·leu·kin-16

(in'tĕr-lū'kin) A cytokine made by T cells that is a potent chemotactant for CD4+ T cells.

interleukin-16

Abbreviation: IL-16
A cytokine produced by T lymphocytes that stimulates movement of monocytes, CD4+ T cells, and eosinophils to the area. It was previously known as lymphocyte chemoattractant factor. See also: interleukin