LIF

Immune System · Cytokine & Chemokine Signaling

Why does LIF appear in discussions of several different organs?

LIF produces a signal that can influence the development and specialization of multiple cell types. Its effects vary across tissues, including blood, nervous tissue, and developing organs.

Common Gene Name: LIF interleukin 6 family cytokine
NCBI Gene ID: 3976
Chromosome: 22

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 3976

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No additional curated records were matched in this dataset. This does not mean that no evidence exists.

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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