title: Interleukin-2 (IL-2, Proleukin) and immune function.
abstract: IL-2 is an immune-based therapy that results in dramatic increases in CD4+ cell counts when used in conjunction with anti-HIV therapy. Although IL-2 has been discussed in previous issues of PI Perspective, new information warrants a further look at the product.
mesh_terms: D018791:CD4 Lymphocyte Count; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007376:Interleukin-2 / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011994:Recombinant Proteins / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D007376:Interleukin-2; D011994:Recombinant Proteins; C082598:aldesleukin