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Fields of Study > immunology > immunologic factors > cytokines > interleukins > interleukin-1 > interleukin-1beta
Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > cytokines > interleukins > interleukin-1 > interleukin-1beta
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > peptides > cytokines > interleukins > interleukin-1 > interleukin-1beta
Preferred Term:

interleukin-1beta

Definition:
An interleukin-1 subtype that is synthesized as an inactive membrane-bound pro-protein. Proteolytic processing of the precursor form by caspase 1 results in release of the active form of interleukin-1beta from the membrane.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
interleukin-1
Entry Terms:
  • IL1beta
  • catabolin
  • interleukin 1beta
  • IL-1beta
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/211278
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