in·ter·leu·kin-·3
(in'tĕr-lū'kin), A cytokine derived from activated CD4+ lymphocytes, fibroblasts, and endothelial cells that increases production of monocytes. It acts in hematopoiesis by controlling production and differentiation of granulocytes.
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interleukin-3
(ĭn′tər-lo͞o′kĭn-thrē′)n. A cytokine released by T cells that promotes the proliferation of a wide variety of blood cell types.
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IL3
A gene on chromosome 5q31.1 that encodes interleukin-3, a potent growth-promoting cytokine which supports the proliferation of a broad range of haematopoietic cell types. It is involved in an array of cell activities, including cell growth, differentiation and apoptosis. IL-3 also possess neurotrophic activity, and may be linked to neurologic disorders.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
in·ter·leu·kin-3
(in'tĕr-lū'kin) A cytokine derived from monocytes, fibroblasts, and endothelial cells that increases production of monocytes.
Synonym(s):
multicolony-stimulating factor.
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interleukin-3
A CYTOKINE produced by T cells amd MAST CELLS that promotes the growth and differentiation of blood forming cells and thegrowth of mast cells.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005