Interleukin-4
The IL4 gene encodes interleukin-4, a cytokine secreted by activated T lymphocytes. It plays an important role in regulation of immune processes.
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NCBI article
NCBI 3565
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OMIM.ORG article
Omim 147780
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Wikipedia article
Wikipedia EN (Interleukin_4)
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Update: Aug. 14, 2020