Interleukin-18
Synonyms
IFN gamma Inducing Factor
IFN-gamma Inducing Factor
IFN-gamma-Inducing Factor
IL-18
IL18
Inducing Factor, IFN-gamma
Inducing Factor, Interferon-gamma
Interferon gamma Inducing Factor
Interferon-gamma Inducing Factor
Interferon-gamma-Inducing Factor
Interleukin 18
A cytokine which resembles IL-1 structurally and IL-12 functionally. It enhances the cytotoxic activity of NK CELLS and CYTOTOXIC T-LYMPHOCYTES, and appears to play a role both as neuroimmunomodulator and in the induction of mucosal immunity.