IL-15, a novel T cell growth factor that shares activities and receptor components with IL-2.

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Published in J Leukoc Biol on May 01, 1995

Authors

J G Giri1, D M Anderson, S Kumaki, L S Park, K H Grabstein, D Cosman

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1: Immunex Research and Development Corporation, Seattle, WA 98101, USA.

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