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Title: Graphics: Illustration: Il-2
Description: When a t-cell encounters a foreign antigen, the resting t-cell becomes activated. Activated t-cells both secrete il-2 and express il-2 receptors. Il-2 promotes the growth of normal t-cells, which help defend the body against cancer.
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Topics/Categories: Graphics -- Illustration
Treatment -- Drugs/Chemotherapy
Type: Color Slide
Source: National Cancer Institute
Author: Unknown photographer/artist
AV Number: AV-8805-3461
Date Created: May 1988
Date Added: 1/1/2001
Reuse Restrictions: No - This image is in the public domain and can be freely reused. Please credit the source and/or author listed above.

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