IL-1 (Interleukin-1) is a proinflammatory cytokine that stimulates a broad spectrum of immune and inflammatory responses. IL-1 is produced by activated macrophages, endothelia cells, B-Cells, and fibroblast cells. It induces inflammatory responses, edema, promotes the production of Prostaglandins, IL-2, and the growth of leukocytes (Ref.1). There are two forms of IL-1 encoded by distinct genes, IL-1 Alpha and IL-1 Beta. IL-1 Beta is produced as a 269 amino acid precursor that is cleaved by ICE (IL-1Beta Converting Enzyme) to ...
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