Cytokines

Cytokine is a substance that is made by cells of the immune system. Some cytokines can boost the immune response and others can suppress it. Cytokines can also be made in the laboratory by recombinant DNA technology and used in the treatment of various diseases, including cancer.
What are Cytokines?

The term "cytokine" is derived from a combination of two Greek words - "cyto" meaning cell and "kinos" meaning movement. Cytokines are cell signalling molecules that aid cell to cell communication in immune responses and stimulate the movement of cells towards sites of inflammation, infection and trauma.

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SECRE technique paves way for new therapeutics for autoimmune diseases

SECRE technique paves way for new therapeutics for autoimmune diseases

New insights into how SARS-CoV-2 evades our immune system

New insights into how SARS-CoV-2 evades our immune system

Obesity linked to prostate cancer risk: New study uncovers inherited dangers from fathers

Obesity linked to prostate cancer risk: New study uncovers inherited dangers from fathers

Plant proteins found to mimic human immune signaling proteins

Plant proteins found to mimic human immune signaling proteins

Exploring the impact of soy isoflavones in prostate cancer therapy

Exploring the impact of soy isoflavones in prostate cancer therapy

Curcumin boosts brain delivery of HIV drug, curbing inflammation and oxidative stress

Curcumin boosts brain delivery of HIV drug, curbing inflammation and oxidative stress

Sir Peter Barnes on World COPD Day: Awareness, Advances, and the Road Ahead

Sir Peter Barnes on World COPD Day: Awareness, Advances, and the Road Ahead

Understanding asthma: The surprising influence of gut bacteria

Understanding asthma: The surprising influence of gut bacteria

Cannabis shows promise in easing endometriosis pain, new research suggests

Cannabis shows promise in easing endometriosis pain, new research suggests

New research reveals broccoli sprouts may alleviate Crohn's disease symptoms in youth

New research reveals broccoli sprouts may alleviate Crohn's disease symptoms in youth

Study reveals no neuroinflammation in long COVID patients with neuropsychiatric symptoms

Study reveals no neuroinflammation in long COVID patients with neuropsychiatric symptoms

New study sheds light on the genes and nutrients that give MAIT cells their fighting power

New study sheds light on the genes and nutrients that give MAIT cells their fighting power

Study narrows down potential causes of Long COVID brain fog and other neuropsychiatric symptoms

Study narrows down potential causes of Long COVID brain fog and other neuropsychiatric symptoms

New insights into migraine etiology: the role of hepatocyte growth factor

New insights into migraine etiology: the role of hepatocyte growth factor

Research redefines rheumatoid arthritis: Over 314,000 cells analyzed for precise treatment strategies

Research redefines rheumatoid arthritis: Over 314,000 cells analyzed for precise treatment strategies

Is obesity an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Is obesity an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Allergies linked to heightened risk of long COVID, new review suggests

Allergies linked to heightened risk of long COVID, new review suggests

HMS immunologist unravels the mysteries of how the immune system communicates

HMS immunologist unravels the mysteries of how the immune system communicates