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- noun Plural form of
interleukin .
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When you are sick, your immune system produces chemicals called interleukins.
THE PROGRAM KELLY TRAVER 2009
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When you are sick, your immune system produces chemicals called interleukins.
THE PROGRAM KELLY TRAVER 2009
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His subsequent research focused on biological proteins called interleukins, which had promise as potential immune boosters.
The Seattle Times 2010
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In arthritic joints CRP production reflects the release of proinflammatory cytokines, such as interleukins-1 and -6 (IL-1 and IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), which are essential in the mechanism of cartilage degeneration.
Krill oil and inflammation | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. 2007
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When we have excess body fat, we also have higher levels of inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein and some of the interleukins.
Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010
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ANTITUMOR Immune enhancement; activating macrophages, T cells, and NK cells, increasing production of TNF-α, interleukins, interferon, and complement C3
Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010
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Both these hormones mediate immune function through other cytokines called interleukins.
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Both these hormones mediate immune function through other cytokines called interleukins.
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ANTITUMOR Immune enhancement, such as activating macrophages, T cells, and NK cells; enhancing serum C3 and IgG; promoting lymphocyte proliferation; increasing the production of interleukins and interferon
Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010
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Growth hormone and interleukins are released during stages three and four sleep.
THE PROGRAM KELLY TRAVER 2009
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