Question 1

to treat colorectal cancer, is the combination of interleukin-2 (il-2) and gcmaf a good therapy on top of chemo, low-glucose diets, iv circumin, and iv vitamin c?

Accepted Answer

Okay, ....: The stated regimen seemed as good as it can be. In fact, it is still your best interest to bring this question to your treating doctor since s/he knows more about your clinical profile than anyone online. All the best to health....

Question 2

what makes interleukin-2 and what makes interferon gamma?  are they both made by t-lymphocytes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Interleukin 2 (aldesleukin) is made by t-cells and is important for the growth of other t-cells. Interferon gamma is made by both t cells and natural killer cells and is part of the innate immune response.

Question 3

is interleukin il-6 typically elevated with advanced stage lymphoma???

Accepted Answer

Lymphoma: If you have advanced stage lymphoma, the IL-6 level will not make or break the diagnosis.  IL-6 is an inflammatory cytokine and anything from infection to arthritis can increase levels.

Question 4

what is interleukin 12?

Accepted Answer

Signaling molecule: Interleukin-12 (il-12) is known as a cytokine, which are small cell-signaling protein molecules that are secreted by numerous cells and are used extensively in intercellular communication.  Il-12 is secreted by certain types of immune cells (such as dendritic cells) to regulate other members of the immune cells (for example, natural killer (nk) cells).

Question 5

why is interleukin important?

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Interleukins: One of a large group of proteins produced mainly by t cells and in some cases by mononuclear phagocytes or other cells. Interleukins participate in communication among leukocytes and are important in the inflammatory response. Most interleukins direct other cells to divide and differentiate. Each acts on a particular group of cells that have receptors specific to that interleukin.

Question 6

what are epo and interleukin-11?

Accepted Answer

Important proteins: Epo (erythropoietin) is a key hormone (made by kidneys in adults, liver in babies) in stimulating/signalling the production of red blood cells--it is used to treat anemia in folks wth kidney failure. Interleukin-11 is a cellular protein encoded by the gene il-11 and is important is regulation of a megakaryocyte--the cell which makes platelets. Very complex processes. Have fun learning. Good luck.

Question 7

is interleukin 6 (il-6) elevated in lymphoma?

Accepted Answer

IL6 : IL6 is a blood marker of inflammation . It can be seen elevated in some  cases of lymphoma or  be elevated in other medical conditions not necessarily lymphoma.

Question 8

does interleukin  inhibit or turn down the immune response?

Accepted Answer

Interleukins: One of a large group of proteins produced mainly by t cells and in some cases by mononuclear phagocytes or other cells. Interleukins participate in communication among leukocytes and are important in the inflammatory response. Most interleukins direct other cells to divide and differentiate. Each acts on a particular group of cells that have receptors specific to that interleukin.

Question 9

is interleukin-1 increased in fever?

Accepted Answer

IL 1: Interleukins are cytokines.  These are chemical substances released by one cell (often inflammatory), which influence the behavior of other cells.  Several interleukins, particularly il 1, are known as pyrogens, in that they may induce fever.  Since the interactions among these are quite complex it is possible that the fever was induced by one pyrogen which also caused release of il 1.

Question 10

is interleukin-6 related to d-dimer? and do these play a role in cad?

Accepted Answer

No: Inteleukin 6 is not related to D-dimer. Tobacco, Diabetes, high blood pressure, lack of exercise and obesity are more common risk factors for CAD.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

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To treat colorectal cancer, is the combination of interleukin-2 (il-2) and gcmaf a good therapy on top of chemo, low-glucose diets, iv circumin, and iv vitamin c?

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What makes interleukin-2 and what makes interferon gamma? are they both made by t-lymphocytes?

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Is interleukin il-6 typically elevated with advanced stage lymphoma???

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What is interleukin 12?

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Why is interleukin important?

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What are epo and interleukin-11?

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Is interleukin 6 (il-6) elevated in lymphoma?

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Is interleukin-6 related to d-dimer? and do these play a role in cad?

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