Mesh term Receptors, Interleukin-2
Browse to parent terms:Receptors, Interleukin
Description
Receptors present on activated T-LYMPHOCYTES and B-LYMPHOCYTES that are specific for INTERLEUKIN-2 and play an important role in LYMPHOCYTE ACTIVATION. They are heterotrimeric proteins consisting of the INTERLEUKIN-2 RECEPTOR ALPHA SUBUNIT, the INTERLEUKIN-2 RECEPTOR BETA SUBUNIT, and the INTERLEUKIN RECEPTOR COMMON GAMMA-CHAIN.Browse to child terms:
Interleukin Receptor Common gamma Subunit
Interleukin-2 Receptor alpha Subunit
Interleukin-2 Receptor beta Subunit
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