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interleukin-12 |
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interleukin-12 (IL-12), a protein produced by activated T cells that stimulates cell-mediated killing by natural killer cells and lymphocytes. It promotes the maturation of cytotoxic T cells. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Specifically, the company has elucidated that tetragenococcus halophilus Th221, a kind of plant-derived lactic acid bacteria found in soy sauce, can induce the generation of interleukin 12 (IL-12), a substance that helps alleviate allergic symptoms. Laboratory tests with a recently discovered immune system messenger called interleukin 12 (IL12) indicate that this one molecule may effectively combat AIDS, cancer, and many parasitic infections. LSF has shown to improve cellular mitochondrial function and to block interleukin 12 (IL-12) signaling and STAT-4 activation in target cells and tissues. |
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