Interleukin-12 (Il-12):

A cytokine released by macrophages in response to infection that promotes the activation of cell-mediated immunity. Specifically, IL-12 triggers the maturation of Th1 CD4 cells, specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte responses, and an increase in the activity of NK cells. IL-12 is under study as an immunotherapy in HIV infection.

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