金山科研平台，产品价格货期咨询微信：jinshanbio Molecule Information: LIF Long Name: Leukemia Inhibitory Factor Entrez Gene IDs: 3976 (Human); 16878 (Mouse) Background: LIF Based on its helical structure, LIF (Leukemia Inhibitory Factor) is considered a member of the Interleukin-6 family of cytokines. Functionally, it has been implicated in a many physiological processes including development, hematopoiesis, bone metabolism, and inflammation. Some cell types known to express LIF include activated T cells, monocytes, astrocytes, osteoblasts, keratinocytes, regenerating skeletal muscle, mast cells, and fibroblasts.