interleukin-7

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-004379",
  "term": "interleukin-7",
  "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-7 is made by cells that cover and support organs, glands, and other structures in the body. It causes the growth of T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes. Interleukin-7 made in the laboratory is used as a biological response modifier to boost the immune system in cancer therapy. Interleukin-7 is a type of cytokine. Also called IL-7 and lymphopoietin-1.",
  "synonyms": [
    "IL-7",
    "lymphopoietin-1"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/interleukin-7/"
}