Soluble Interleukin 2 receptor

Interleukin 2 - stimulates proliferation and differentiation of lymphocytes T cells and also the production of immunoglobulins by B lymphocytes. Il-2 is produced mainly by activated CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes. IL-2 is a mediator in autoimmune processes, protects against autoimmunity and also participates in the extinction of the immune response immune response. The IL-2 receptor consists of three chains α, β and γ. The soluble form of the interleukin 2 receptor in serum is detected when there is increased expression of the receptor on cells.