Increased interleukin-2 levels during standard TRH test in man
Interleukin-2 (IL-2) is a pluripotential cytokine that, besides its role in the regulation of immunocompetent cells function, also stimulates hormone secretion. On the other hand, several factors, including cytokines (interleukin-1, IL-1; interleukin-6, IL-6) and pituitary hormones (thyrotropin, TSH .