Interleukin 7

Interleukin 7 or IL7 is a protein produced by the stromal cells in bone marrow and the thymus.

Function
Interleukin 7 provides both survival and proliferative signals to IL-7 receptor-bearing (IL-7R+) cells.

Purpose
IL7 encodes a protein that is a cytokine important for B cell and T cell development.

Learn more

 * Interleukin 7 (human)
 * Immunodeficiencies - book chapter