Definitions for "Interleukin-2"
Being studied in combination with AZT and other antivirals for treatment of HIV.
A substance that stimulates the growth of certain disease-fighting blood cells in the immune system, thus improving the body's natural response to disease. A type of biological response modifier. Also called IL-2.
A naturally occurring hormone-like substance that stimulates the growth of certain disease-fighting blood cells in the immune system. IL-2 has been created artificially in the laboratory for use in the treatment of specific diseases (e.g., cancer).