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    GlossaryInterleukin-2 (IL-2)

    regulates immune system by promoting T cell growth

    Interleukin-2 (IL-2) is a type of protein called a cytokine that plays a crucial role in the immune system. It helps regulate the activities of white blood cells, which are essential for fighting infections and diseases. IL-2 is particularly important for the growth, proliferation, and survival of T cells, a type of white blood cell that is vital for the body's immune response.

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