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IL-5

Function

Factor that induces terminal differentiation of late-developing B-cells to immunoglobulin secreting cells.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the IL-5 family.

Cellular localization

  • Secreted

Alternative names

  • Interleukin-5
  • IL-5
  • B-cell differentiation factor I
  • Eosinophil differentiation factor
  • T-cell replacing factor
  • TRF
  • IL5

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immunology & Infectious Disease

Other research areas

  • Immuno-oncology

Molecular weight

15238Da