What is another word for interleukin?
Pronunciation: [ˌɪntəlˈuːkɪn] (IPA) 
Interleukin is a cytokine that is crucial to immune system regulation. The term "interleukin" derives from the fact that these molecules are produced by one leukocyte (white blood cell) and act on other leukocytes. There are numerous interleukins, and each has a unique role in immune function. They are also involved in inflammation and the body's response to disease. Other words that can be used as synonyms for interleukin include lymphokine and immunomodulatory cytokine. Some specific examples include IL-1, IL-2, and IL-6, which play important roles in the regulation of T and B cells, and the production of antibodies and other immune system components.
