| Primary Identifier | IPR020447 | Type | Family |
| Short Name | IL-9 |
| description | Interleukins (IL) are a group of cytokines that play an important role in the immune system. They modulate inflammation and immunity by regulating growth, mobility and differentiation of lymphoid and other cells. Interleukin-9 (IL-9) is expressed primarily by activated T cells []. The growth factor and anti apoptotic activities of IL-9 on multiple transformed cells suggest a potential role for the cytokine in tumourigenesis []. IL-9 has also been proposed as a candidate gene for asthma []. This entry represents interleukin-9. |
