Meaning Of The Word Cytokine

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Cytokine Meaning

Cytokine Definition
Cytokine Definition

What's The Definition Of Cytokine?

cytokine in American English
any of a group of molecules, including interferon, interleukin, and tumor necrosis factor, secreted by certain cells of the immune system which modulate certain cell functions associated with immune response

cytokine in British English
noun: any of various proteins, secreted by cells, that carry signals to neighbouring cells. Cytokines include interferon

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