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.

Cytokine Effects

Cytokine Nomenclature

Cytokine Classification

Cytokine Receptors

Inflammatory Cytokines and Depression

Latest Cytokines News and Research

Proteomics reveals a distinct IFN-driven plasma cytokine response to COVID-19 in infants and young children

Researchers assesses immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 shortly after birth using a multi-omics approach.

5 Feb 2023

The human body develops strategies to prevent the immune response from overshooting its mark

The signaling molecules of the immune system should trigger a response only where necessary. To prevent a life-threatening spread to the rest of the body, connective tissue can absorb these molecules like a sponge.

3 Feb 2023

Pulmonary surfactant-mediated inflammatory response against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers discuss the role of a surfactant-mediated inflammatory response employed by human lungs against SARS-CoV-2.

3 Feb 2023

Repression of endothelial TLR3 is a potential mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 infection-associated lung vascular remodeling

Researchers investigated whether endothelial TLR3 insufficiency contributes to lung vascular remodeling induced by SARS-CoV-2.

30 Jan 2023

Researchers discover the impact of microRNA on inflammation in lupus

A group of researchers from the Graduate School of Medicine at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered the impact of microRNA (miRNA) on inflammation in lupus in mice.

26 Jan 2023

Researchers develop a new multi-omics microsampling method for complete health profiling

Researchers developed a multi-omics-based microsampling workflow for profiling proteins, metabolites, lipids, and specific cytokines and hormones, i.e., multiple analytes, in a single blood sample of 10 μl (microsample).

26 Jan 2023

Sex-specific patterns of cytokine activation in the hippocampus post-immunological challenge

Researchers evaluated sex-based differences among cytokine and chemokine networks in the hippocampus after systemic immunological challenge.

25 Jan 2023

Study finds link between physical activity levels and susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infections in children

Higher levels of daily physical activity are associated with reduced susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infections such as the common cold, suggests a study of 104 Polish children published in Pediatric Research.

24 Jan 2023

Study reviews mechanistic data on new methods of allergy prevention and treatment

In a recent article published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers reviewed the cause and the underlying pathophysiology of allergic diseases.

23 Jan 2023

Genetic disorder that causes immunodeficiency and susceptibility to opportunistic infections discovered

An international consortium co-led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center immunogeneticist Rubén Martínez-Barricarte, PhD, has discovered a new genetic disorder that causes immunodeficiency and profound susceptibility to opportunistic infections including a life-threatening fungal pneumonia.

23 Jan 2023

Researchers create the first 'living medicine' to treat drug-resistant lung infections

Researchers have designed the first 'living medicine' to treat lung infections. The treatment targets Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a type of bacteria which is naturally resistant to many types of antibiotics and is a common source of infections in hospitals.

19 Jan 2023

Schizophrenia may be linked with vascular alterations in the brain, study suggests

A study conducted in Brazil and reported in an article published in Molecular Psychiatry suggests that schizophrenia may be associated with alterations in the vascularization of certain brain regions.

19 Jan 2023

Are dysregulated metabolism and inflammation contributing factors to the ongoing symptoms in long-term COVID-19 syndrome patients?

Researchers reported that dysregulation in energy metabolism and inflammation could contribute to long-term COVID-19 syndrome.

19 Jan 2023

Berkeley Lights launches Beacon Select™, a new optofluidic system for cell line development

Berkeley Lights, Inc., a life sciences tools company, today announced the launch of the Beacon Select™, the company's new optofluidic system for cell line development (CLD).

From Berkeley Lights, Inc 19 Jan 2023

Immunological interactions between asthma, obesity, and the microbiota

This study summarizes the mechanisms associated with obesity-aggravated asthma.

18 Jan 2023

The diverse mechanisms by which galectins can regulate adaptive and innate immune responses

Researchers explored ways galectins can impact immunity and discussed the opportunities and challenges in the field.

18 Jan 2023

New ‘smart patch’ can detect proinflammatory biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases

A leading Swansea University scientist has developed a new 'smart patch' that can detect proinflammatory biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's) through the use of microneedle technology.

17 Jan 2023

Novel peptide suppresses the damaging lung inflammation seen in ARDS

A novel peptide designed by University of California, Irvine researchers has been found to suppress the damaging lung inflammation seen in acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS.

17 Jan 2023

Researchers report that vectored expression of a high-affinity ACE2 microbody protein establishes a high degree of protection from SARS-CoV-2

Researchers evaluated the use of receptor decoys for SARS-CoV-2 based on soluble forms of ACE2 for immunological prophylaxis and management of COVID-19 through the use of AAV vectors.

16 Jan 2023

The role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy

Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids ingested through the diet are metabolized into bioactive compounds that influence inflammation. In a recent the journal Biomedicines study, scientists reviewed the existing literature and summarized their findings related to the role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy.

15 Jan 2023

Cytokines

Overview

Cytokine Effects

Cytokine Nomenclature

Cytokine Classification

Feature Articles

Cytokine Receptors

Inflammatory Cytokines and Depression

Latest Cytokines News and Research

Proteomics reveals a distinct IFN-driven plasma cytokine response to COVID-19 in infants and young children

The human body develops strategies to prevent the immune response from overshooting its mark

Pulmonary surfactant-mediated inflammatory response against SARS-CoV-2

Repression of endothelial TLR3 is a potential mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 infection-associated lung vascular remodeling

Researchers discover the impact of microRNA on inflammation in lupus

Researchers develop a new multi-omics microsampling method for complete health profiling

Sex-specific patterns of cytokine activation in the hippocampus post-immunological challenge

Study finds link between physical activity levels and susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infections in children

Study reviews mechanistic data on new methods of allergy prevention and treatment

Genetic disorder that causes immunodeficiency and susceptibility to opportunistic infections discovered

Researchers create the first 'living medicine' to treat drug-resistant lung infections

Schizophrenia may be linked with vascular alterations in the brain, study suggests

Are dysregulated metabolism and inflammation contributing factors to the ongoing symptoms in long-term COVID-19 syndrome patients?

Berkeley Lights launches Beacon Select™, a new optofluidic system for cell line development

Immunological interactions between asthma, obesity, and the microbiota

The diverse mechanisms by which galectins can regulate adaptive and innate immune responses

New ‘smart patch’ can detect proinflammatory biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases

Novel peptide suppresses the damaging lung inflammation seen in ARDS

Researchers report that vectored expression of a high-affinity ACE2 microbody protein establishes a high degree of protection from SARS-CoV-2

The role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy

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Cytokines

Overview

Feature Articles

Cytokine Receptors

Inflammatory Cytokines and Depression

Latest Cytokines News and Research

World Cancer Day 2023: Perspectives from The Institute of Cancer Therapeutics

CuSTOM; Creating a healthier society by accelerating the translation of organoid technology

Importance of Global Pandemic Predictions for Future Outbreaks; How prepared are we?

Drug Discovery eBook

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