cytokines

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Noun cytokine has 1 sense

cytokine - any of various proteins secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system
--₁ is a kind of protein
--₁ has particulars: tumor necrosis factor, tumour necrosis factor, TNF; lymphokine

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Cytokines

Part of Speech: Noun (plural)

Sense:

Small proteins that act as chemical messengers between cells, especially in the immune system.

Usage:

Scientists study the role of cytokines in regulating the body's response to infection.
Cytokines play a crucial role in the communication between immune cells.

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