Preferred Term:
leukemia inhibitory factor
Definition:
An interleukin-6 related cytokine that exhibits pleiotrophic effects on many physiological systems that involve cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival. Leukemia inhibitory factor binds to and acts through the lif receptor.
Concept Schemes:
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/231910
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