IL14 Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human IL14 gene at 5q31 encodes Interleukin-14, which is a cytokine that induces B-cell proliferation, inhibits immunoglobulin secretion, and selectively expands certain B-cell subpopulations.

**Synonyms:** - HMW-BCGF Gene - High Molecular Weight B-Cell Growth Factor Gene - IL-14 Gene - IL14 - Interleukin 14 Gene