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MicrobiologyImmune Response

Immunological effects of interleukin-1

THE CONTEXT
Interleukin-1 (IL-1) stimulates responses in T cells, B cells and neutrophils.

Lymphocyte responses

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IL-1 stimulates T cells to produce interleukin-2 (IL-2) and other lymphokines.
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IL-1 stimulates B cell proliferation and antibody synthesis.

Neutrophil responses

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IL-1 stimulates neutrophil chemotaxis and phagocytosis.
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