See Also: crest of scapular spine(medicine)
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
scapular(2)(dictionary)
scapular(1)(dictionary)
Scapular(medicine)
scapular notch(medicine)
scapular reflex(medicine)
scapular region(medicine)
scapular line(medicine)
dorsal scapular vein(medicine)

crest of scapular spine (medicine) and IL-2 (medicine)


crest of scapular spine (medicine)


crest of scapular spine


The posterior subcutaneous border of the spine of the scapula that expands in its medial part into a smooth triangular area.


IL-2 (medicine)


IL-2 -->
interleukin-2
<cytokine> A hormone-like substance released by stimulated T lymphocytes, causes activation and differentiation of Other T lymphocytes independently of antigen.

A type of interleukin, a chemical messenger, a substance that can improve the body's response to disease. It stimulates the growth of certain disease-fighting blood cells in the immune system.

It is secreted by Thl CD4 cells to stimulate CD8 cytotoxic T-1yrnphocytes. Interleukin 2 also increases the proliferation and maturation of the CD4 cells themselves. During HIV infection, Interleukin-2 production gradually declines.

Use of interleukin 2 therapy is under study as a way to raise CD4 cell counts and restore immune function.

Acronym: IL-2