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Protein Domain : IPR020444

Description  Interleukins (IL) are a group of cytokines that play an important role in the immune system. They modulate inflammation and immunity by regulating growth, mobility and differentiation of lymphoid and other cells.Interleukin-24 (IL-24, also known as melanoma differentiation-associated gene-7) belongs to the family of IL-10-related cytokines, which includes IL-10, -19, -20, -22, -24 and -26 [ ]. It has been proposed, based on the expression pattern of IL-24 and its receptors, that the cytokine may play a role in epidermal functions, such as wound healing []. IL-24 has also been shown to possess cancer-specific apoptosis-inducing activity, and has therefore been suggested as a potential anti-cancer agent [].This entry represents interleukin-24. Name  Interleukin-24
Short Name  IL-24 Type  Family
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