Which interleukins are secreted by T cells? (Mnemonic)

T cells which secrete interleukins
This tip works for IL-1 to IL-10.

Numbers that start with T and F are secreted by T cells.
Two, Three, Four, Five, Ten.

IL-2, IL-3 are secreted by all T cells.

IL-4, IL-5, IL-10 are predominantly secreted by TH2 cells.

So what do TH1 cells secrete? IFN-Y.
If you flatten the arms of Y it does look like a T and it's also got a F!

Hope it makes your life (a little) simpler! =)

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