IL-2 at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is IL-2? Interleukin-2. A type of biological response modifier (a substance that can improve the bodys natural response to disease) that enhances the ability of the immune system to kill tumor cells and may interfere with blood flow to the tumor. These substances

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