1) Cytokine
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1) Interleukin
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Lymphokines are a subset of cytokines that are produced by a type of immune cell known as a lymphocyte. They are protein mediators typically produced by T cells to direct the immune system response by signalling between its cells. Lymphokines have many roles, including the attraction of other immune cells, including macrophages and other lymphocyt...
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<growth factor> Substance produced by a leucocyte that acts upon another cell. ... Examples are interleukins, interferon alpha, lymphotoxin (tumour necrosis factor alpha), granulocyte monocyte colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF). The term is becoming less common and cytokine, a more general term, is taking over. Cytokines include lymphokines.
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(lim´fo-kīn) any of various soluble protein mediators released by sensitized lymphocytes on contact with antigen, and believed to play a role in macrophage activation, lymphocyte transformation, and cell-mediated immunity. It regulates immune responses through differentiation, amplification, and inhibition of cell ...
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Any one of several kinds of effector molecules released by T lymphocytes when antigen to which the lymphocyte is sensitised binds to the cell surface.
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Lackie Substance produced by a leucocyte that acts upon another cell. Examples are interleukins, interferon g , lymphotoxin (tumour necrosis factor b ), granulocyte-monocyte colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF). The term is becoming less common and cytokine, a more general term, is taking over. Cytokines include lymphokines.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: lim′fō-kīn Definitions: 1. Hormonelike peptide, released by activated lymphocytes, which mediates immune response; a cytokine obtained from lymphocytes.
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n] - a cytokine secreted by helper T cells in response to stimulation by antigens and that play a role in cell-mediated immunity
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noun a cytokine secreted by helper T cells in response to stimulation by antigens and that acts on other cells of the immune system (as by activating macrophages)
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any lymphocyte product, as interferon, that is not an antibody but may participate in the immune response through its effect on the function of other cells, as destroying antigen-coated cells or stimulating macrophages.
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