Do you have the IL2 gene?

[Klinger]

I think all of us do.

: IL2 interleukin 2 [ Homo sapiens ]

GeneID: 3558 updated 12-Apr-2007

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Official Symbol IL2

provided by HGNC

Official Full Name interleukin 2

provided by HGNC

Primary source HGNC:6001

See related HPRD:00979; MIM:147680

Gene type protein coding

RefSeq status Reviewed

Organism Homo sapiens

Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo

Also known as IL-2; TCGF; lymphokine

Summary The protein encoded by this gene is a secreted cytokine that is important for the proliferation of T and B lymphocytes. The receptor of this cytokine is a heterotrimeric protein complex whose gamma chain is also shared by interleukin 4 (IL4) and interleukin 7 (IL7). The expression of this gene in mature thymocytes is monoallelic, which represents an unusual regulatory mode for controlling the precise expression of a single gene. The targeted disruption of a similar gene in mice leads to ulcerative colitis-like disease, which suggests an essential role of this gene in the immune response to antigenic stimuli.

So there is proof that flying with your buddies keeps ulcerative colitis at bay.

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[Rattler]

Geez, you're up early, and dare I say, you're up wierd!

[GreyKnight]

Summary The protein encoded by this gene is a secreted cytokine that is important for the proliferation of T and B lymphocytes.

Ahhh, they're talking about Turn n' Burn instincts there. Yup, I think I've got this gene then.

[BadAim]

IL2 gene.......yeah, I got that.

[Bonger]

What the hell !!??

I hurt myself trying to read what ever that jargin was

[Klinger]

Sorry lads, I'm compelled to post this kind of bs cos of the twittering of a particular species of

bird in this country. Starts about 5 am and sound like a cookoo on speed, but louder. Cant sleep through it.

Either that or the positive bioenergy pad that the guy I was working for Sunday gave me, when I complained

of a bad back. (Laying out decking on a yacht in Akker Brygge.)

I was instructed to tuck this thing down the back of my trousers, and I would be cured!

Well it cured onlookers from seeing the crack of my ass over my waistband.

I keep it with me and have to say, I do feel more positive and energetic. I dont normally go for this new age stuff.

[Klinger]

Ok, thats me done. Crushed the top of my index finger with a 20lb sledgehammer (throttle hand).

Nearly cried/fainted/puked I can tell you. Pathetic really.

Good job I fly back to Blighty today, so I can get treated. (no insurance, plonker!)

Been a nice trip, done some work, met some people, seen some stuff.

All I really missed is about 4 friends, and flying with you guys.

I'd move here tomorrow, if they'd have me. Norway is a lovely country.

Thanks for listening.

[Blairgowrie]

Oh Kling m8.! That's the kind of thing I am always doing around here. Injuries to the hand really hurt. Doesn't that mean you can't work for a while?

[Klinger]

Yeah, they managed to save the arm lol.

I went back to work Friday. Did 2 hours work in only 4 hours,

[B16Enk]

Owww. Klinger M8 that brought my arse up around my neck.

I split the end of my thumb once with a club hammer nailing plaster board up on the ceiling, I use drywall screws now. Much less painful and many times more efficient!

[BBloke]

Ouch.. reminds of a work colleague.. took his nail off with a hammer.. then a couple of weeks later some how.. dont ask me how.. put his hand underneath a hand saw and ended up with a nice 1.5" blade cut...

[Klinger]

LOL guys, I really appreciate the support, honestly I do.

But those DIY horror stories of yours are making my finger throb.

[BBloke]

hehehe.. it wasn't this finger was it:

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[Klinger]

LOL. No, it was the one next to it. Boom Boom.

Nice keyboard graphic BBloke, must have taken ages.

[BBloke]

Sadly no.. one search for ASCII finger got it.. although I've had it on my drive some time ago

There has been some nice ASCII art movies made years gone by.

[BBloke]

Its worth a watch:

http://www.asciimation.co.nz/

[Klinger]

Very good. Those guys have definately got too much time on their hands.