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(in-ter-LOO-kin)
| | IL-6. A type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the body's natural response to infection and disease). These substances are normally produced by the body, but they can also be made in the laboratory for use in treating cancer and other diseases. Also called IL-6. |
| Previous Definitions: | interleukin-2, interleukin-3, interleukin-4, interleukin-4 PE38KDEL cytotoxin, interleukin-4 PE38KDEL immunotoxin | | Next Definitions: | interleukin-7, intermediate-grade lymphoma, internal examination, internal radiation therapy, International Unit |
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