Catabolin, H1, IL-1beta, Hematopoietin 1, IFN beta inducing factor, IL 1, IL 1 beta, IL 1B, IL1B, IL1F2, Interleukin 1 beta, Interleukin 1 beta precursor, LAF, OAF, Osteoclast activating factor, Preinterleukin beta, Pro interleukin 1 beta, IL1B_HUMAN, In
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the interleukin 1 cytokine family. This cytokine is produced by activated macrophages as a proprotein, which is proteolytically processed to its active form by caspase 1 (CASP1/ICE). This cytokine is an imp