The γc family of cytokines: fine-tuning signals from IL-2 and IL-21 in the regulation of the immune response [version 1; referees: 3 approved]
Interleukin (IL)-2, IL-4, IL-7, IL-9, IL-15, and IL-21 form a family of cytokines based on the sharing of a receptor component, the common cytokine receptor γ chain, γc, which is encoded by the gene mutated in humans with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (XSCID). Together, these cytokines p...
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F1000 Research Ltd
2017-10-01
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Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/6-1872/v1 |