Interleukin-6. Molecular model of the secondary structure of the cytokine protein interleukin-6. This protein is produced in the body and has a wide variety of functions in the immune system. These include stimulating the growth and development of B-cells,the white blood cells responsible for the production of antibodies. It also plays a role in inducing nerve cell differentiation and is a growth factor for myelomas and plasmacytomas (white blood cell cancers) | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Winter, Dr. Mark J. |
Bildgröße: | 6106 px × 4580 px |
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