The gene leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) is mapped to human chromosome 22q12. It belongs to IL (Interleukin)-6 proinflammatory cytokine family. LIF transcripts are present in all tissues except the brain, testis, skeletal muscle and peripheral blood leukocytes.
Synonyms: Anti-D factor; Anti-Differentiation- stimulating factor; Anti-Emfilermin; Anti-LIF; Anti-Leukemia inhibitory factor precursor; Anti-MLPLI; Anti-Melanoma-derived LPL inhibitor
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Biochem Physiol Actions: Leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) is a cytokine. In fibroblasts, LIF causes carcinoma cell invasion through induction of transforming growth factor-ß-dependent actomyosin contractility and extracellular matrix remodeling. Presence of LIF guards lungs from pathology during respiratory syncytial virus infection. LIF is also involved in stimulating osteoblast differentiation and reducing adipocyte differentiation by working in co-operation with protein kinase inhibitor-?.
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