IL2

GPTKB entity

Statements (38)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cytokine
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:T_cell_growth_factor
gptkbp:approvedBy metastatic melanoma
metastatic renal cell carcinoma
gptkbp:clinicalTrialPhase immunotherapy
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1976
gptkbp:encodedBy gptkb:IL2_gene
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Interleukin-2
gptkbp:function activates natural killer cells
promotes proliferation of B cells
stimulates growth and differentiation of T cells
gptkbp:halfLife 7-10 minutes (in plasma)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label IL2
gptkbp:locatedOnChromosome gptkb:4q27
gptkbp:molecularWeight 15.5 kDa
gptkbp:producedBy activated T cells
gptkbp:promotion cytotoxic T lymphocytes
NK cell cytotoxicity
gptkbp:recipient gptkb:IL-2_receptor
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:T_regulatory_cells
immune response
gptkbp:sideEffect gptkb:capillary_leak_syndrome
fever
nausea
vomiting
fatigue
chills
hypotension
gptkbp:species gptkb:human
gptkb:mouse
right
gptkbp:structure four alpha-helix bundle
gptkbp:usedAs immunotherapy agent
gptkbp:usedIn HIV therapy research
autoimmune disease research
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:EGR1
gptkb:Il-2
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6