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IL-12p70

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IL-12p70 is the biologically active form of Interleukin-12 (IL-12). It is a heterodimeric cytokine made up of two subunits, p35 and p40. It is essential for inducing and regulating cell-mediated immunity. This cytokine is mainly produced by activated antigen-presenting cells, including dendritic cells, macrophages, and B cells, in response to microbial stimuli or inflammatory signals.
Lichtenegger et al. 2012 PLoS One 7(9): e44266
Oth et al. 2016 Mediators Inflamm. 2016: 5740373

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Interleukin-12 (IL-12)