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Name:	Interleukin-1alpha
Description:	An interleukin-1 subtype that occurs as a membrane-bound pro-protein form that is cleaved by proteases to form a secreted mature form. Unlike INTERLEUKIN-1BETA both membrane-bound and secreted forms of interleukin-1alpha are biologically active.
Synonyms:	Hematopoietin-1; Interleukin 1 alpha; Hematopoietin 1; Interleukin 1alpha; IL-1 alpha; Interleukin-1 alpha