Interleukin-5 (IL-5) is a cytokine that is primarily produced by activated CD4+ helper T cells, mast cells, and eosinophils. It is responsible for stimulating the functions of eosinophils, which are a type of white blood cell.
Protumorigenic Role: IL-5 can promote eosinophil survival and activation, which may contribute to tumor progression in certain cancers by enhancing inflammation and tissue remodeling.
Antitumorigenic Role: Conversely, in some settings, eosinophils activated by IL-5 may exert antitumor effects, highlighting the dual role of IL-5 in cancer.
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