Question
Biochemistry Question on Proteinoids
A 33-year-old man presents with a 5-week history of calf pain, swelling, and lowgrade fever. Serum levels of creatinine kinase are elevated. A muscle biopsy reveals numerous eosinophils also she had peripheral blood eosinophilia. Which of the following interleukins is primarily responsible for the increase in eosinophils in this patient?
A
IL2
B
IL4
C
IL1
D
IL6
Answer
IL4
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): IL4.