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IL-9

Function

Supports IL-2 independent and IL-4 independent growth of helper T-cells.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the IL-7/IL-9 family.

Cellular localization

  • Secreted

Alternative names

  • Interleukin-9
  • IL-9
  • Cytokine P40
  • T-cell growth factor P40
  • Il9

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immunology & Infectious Disease

Other research areas

  • Immuno-oncology

Molecular weight

16075Da