| umls-concept:C0214743 | skos:definition | MSH: A cytokine synthesized by T-LYMPHOCYTES that produces proliferation, immunoglobulin isotype switching, and immunoglobulin production by immature B-LYMPHOCYTES. It appears to play a role in regulating inflammatory and immune responses.,CSP: T lymphocyte derived cytokine that produces proliferation, immunoglobulin isotype switching, and immunoglobulin production by immature B lymphocytes; it appears to play a role in regulating inflammatory and immune responses.,NCI: One of a group of related proteins made by leukocytes (white blood cells) and other cells in the body. IL-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. IL-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.,NCI: Interleukin-13, encoded by the IL13 gene, is an immunoregulatory cytokine produced primarily by activated Th2 cells. This | lld:umls |
