Cytokines

What Are Cytokines?

Cytokines are small proteins that are crucial in controlling the growth and activity of other immune system cells and blood cells.     No.CytokinesSourceTargetBiological role1IL-1(IL-1α and -β)Macrophages, dendritic cells, endothelial cellsTH and B cells and various other tissuesActivation2IL-2TH1 cellsTH, Tc and NK…