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    GlossaryInterleukin-18 (IL-18)

    cytokine that promotes inflammation and immune responses

    Interleukin-18 (IL-18) is a cytokine, a type of protein that plays a crucial role in the immune system by promoting inflammation. It is involved in the body's defense mechanisms against infections and has been linked to various inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, including alopecia areata, where it can contribute to hair loss by triggering an immune response against hair follicles.

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