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interleukin-1 (IL-1) (in´t  rloo´kin),n a protein with numerous immune system functions, including activation of resting T cells, and endothelial and macrophage cells, mediation of inflammation, and stimulation of synthesis of lymphokines, collagen, and collagenases. It can also induce fever, sleep, and nonspecific resistance to infection. A number of interleukin proteins with varying immune-response properties exist. They are identified by numbers of 1 through 8. |
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The Company initiated a study with Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea to study the link between interleukin-1 (IL-1) gene variations and vertebral fractures in post-menopausal Korean women. AMEX:ILI) announced today that it has initiated a study in collaboration with Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea to explore the potential link between interleukin-1 (IL-1) gene variations and spine (vertebral) fractures in postmenopausal Korean women. We are very excited to begin this study of stroke-related genetic indicators in Italy where studies have previously demonstrated a link between expression of interleukin-1 variants and early heart attack. |
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