Definition: A multifunctional cytokine secreted by primarily by activated TH2 CELLS that may play a role as a regulator of allergic INFLAMMATION. It has been shown to enhance the growth and CELL DIFFERENTIATION of MAST CELLS, and can act on a variety of other immune cells.
DF: IL 9 or IL9
Other names T-Cell Growth Factor P40; P40 T-Cell Growth Factor; IL-9; IL9; T Cell Growth Factor P40; P40 T Cell Growth Factor; Interleukin 9
