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Interleukin-16

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Definition: A cytokine produced by activated T-LYMPHOCYTES that stimulates the migration of CD4-POSITIVE LYMPHOCYTES and monocytes. It has been reported to suppress HIV replication.  DF: IL 16 or IL16    Other names Interleukin 16; Chemoattractant Factor, Lymphocyte; IL16; Lymphocyte Chemoattractant Factor; LCF Factor; IL-16
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
interleukin-16 (616-631)  0   *Peptide Fragments *Interleukin-16 Interleukin-16/antagonists & inhibitors. Eur J Pharmacol 1999 Oct 27;383(2):189-96
neuronal interleukin-16  0   *Nerve Tissue Proteins *Interleukin-16. J Neurosci 1999 Sep 15;19(18):7770-80
interleukin 16 precursor  0   *Protein Precursors *Interleukin-16. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 1997 May 13;94(10):5273-7

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