interleukin-4

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-004374",
  "term": "interleukin-4",
  "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-4 is made by a type of T lymphocyte. It causes B lymphocytes to increase and to make antibodies and also increases the production of T lymphocytes. Interleukin-4 made in the laboratory is used as a biological response modifier to boost the immune system in cancer therapy. Interleukin-4 is a type of cytokine. Also called IL-4.",
  "synonyms": [
    "IL-4"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/interleukin-4/"
}