| Title: |
Interleukin 2 (IL-2) |
| Description: |
When a T cell encounters a foreign antigen, the resting T cell becomes activated. Activated T cells secrete IL-2 and express IL-2 receptors. IL-2 promotes the growth of normal T cells, which help defend the body against cancer.
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| Topics/Categories: |
Treatment -- Chemotherapy |
| Type: |
Color, Illustration (JPEG format) |
| Source: |
National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: |
Unknown Illustrator |
| AV Number: |
AV-8805-3461 |
| Date Created: |
May 1988 |
| Date Added: |
January 1, 2001 |
| Reuse Restrictions: |
None - This image is in the public domain and can be freely reused. Please credit the source and, where possible, the creator listed above.
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