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Cytokines

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cy·to·kine   (sī'tə-kīn')   
n.  Any of several regulatory proteins, such as the interleukins and lymphokines, that are released by cells of the immune system and act as intercellular mediators in the generation of an immune response.

[cyto- + Greek kīnein, to move; see kinin.]
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cytokine   (sī'tə-kīn')  Pronunciation Key 
Any of several regulatory proteins, such as the interleukins and lymphokines, that are released by cells of the immune system and act as intercellular mediators in the generation of an immune response. Also called chemokine.
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