Which of the following cytokines acts to stimulate natural killer cells and induce naïve T cells to differentiate to TH1 cells?

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IL-12 is known to stimulate natural killer cells and promote the differentiation of naïve T cells to TH1 cells. IL-1β and TNF-α are pro-inflammatory cytokines that primarily act on endothelial cells and stimulate the production of acute phase proteins. IL-6 is also a pro-inflammatory cytokine but it promotes the differentiation of naïve T cells to TH17 cells.

Which of the Following Cytokines Acts to Stimulate Natural Killer