{"symbol":"IL3","synonyms":["IL-3","MULTI-CSF","MCGF"],"name":"interleukin 3","description":"The protein encoded by this gene is a potent growth promoting cytokine. This cytokine is capable of supporting the proliferation of a broad range of hematopoietic cell types. It is involved in a variety of cell activities such as cell growth, differentiation and apoptosis. This cytokine has been shown to also possess neurotrophic activity, and it may be associated with neurologic disorders. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":3562,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/3562","proteins":[{"symbol":"IL3_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/IL3_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[{"name":"Interleukins (IL)","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/Interleukins+%28IL%29"}]}