interleukin-13

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-004367",
  "term": "interleukin-13",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. Interleukin-13 is made by a type of T lymphocyte. It reduces inflammation by blocking production of cytokines by macrophages. It also increases the number and activity of B lymphocytes. Interleukin-13 made in the laboratory is used as a biological response modifier to boost the immune system in cancer therapy. It is a type of cytokine. Also called IL-13.",
  "synonyms": [
    "IL-13"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/interleukin-13/"
}