lymphokine

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Noun lymphokine has 1 sense

lymphokine - a cytokine secreted by helper T cells in response to stimulation by antigens and that play a role in cell-mediated immunity
--₁ is a kind of cytokine
--₁ has particulars: interleukin

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Lymphokine

Description:

Lymphokines are signaling molecules produced by lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. They play a crucial role in the regulation of the immune response by facilitating communication between immune cells.

Senses:

As a noun:
- a signaling molecule produced by lymphocytes.
As an adjective (rare usage):
- related to or derived from lymphocytes.

Sample Sentences:

The lymphokine released by activated T-cells stimulates the growth and activation of other immune cells.
Due to their unique lymphokine production, the B-cells are important in antibody generation.
The researchers investigated the lymphokine receptors present on the cell surface.
Her lymphokine response was crucial in fighting off the infection.