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interleukin-13 |
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interleukin-13 (IL-13), a protein produced by activated T cells that inhibits inflammatory cytokine production by peripheral blood monocytes. It suppresses cell-mediated immune responses and promotes B cell differentiation. 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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nbsp;produce significant increases in inflammation-related white blood cells in the lungs of the mice, and they elevate blood levels of key markers of allergic reactions, including IgE, interleukin-5, and interleukin-13. Malignant glioma cells, as compared to normal brain cells, express interleukin-13 (IL13) receptors at a high density. The Company's Interleukin-1 Trap is in a Phase II trial for rheumatoid arthritis, and a dual Trap that blocks both Interleukin-4 and Interleukin-13 is in a Phase I trial for asthma and allergy. |
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