IL-5 is classified as an adaptive immunity cytokine, is produced by Th2 cells and mast cells, binds to CDw125 and CD131 receptors, targets eosinophils and B cells, and functions in B-cell proliferation and maturation, and the stimulation of IgA and IgM production.

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  Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Overview | Thermo Fisher Scientific - US

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Referenced by nodes (7)

• cytokines concept
• adaptive immune system concept
• B cells concept
• mast cells concept
• interleukin-8 concept
• eosinophils concept
• IgA concept