Lymphokine
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lym·pho·kine 
[lim-fuh-kahyn] Pronunciation Key
[lim-fuh-kahyn] Pronunciation Key –noun Immunology.
| any lymphocyte product, as interferon, that is not an antibody but may participate in the immune response through its effect on the function of other cells, as destroying antigen-coated cells or stimulating macrophages. |
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| lym·pho·kine
(lĭm'fə-kīn') Pronunciation Key
n. Any of various substances released by T cells that have been activated by antigens. They function in the immune response through a variety of actions, including stimulating the production of nonsensitized lymphocytes and activating macrophages. [lympho- + Greek kīnein, to move; see kinin.] |
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| lymphokine | |
noun | |
| a cytokine secreted by helper T cells in response to stimulation by antigens and that acts on other cells of the immune system (as by activating macrophages) |
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| lymphokine
(lĭm'fə-kīn') Pronunciation Key
Any of various cytokines released by T cells that have been activated by specific antigens. Lymphokines act as mediators in the immune response by activating macrophages and stimulating lymphocyte production. Interferon is a lymphokine. |
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lymphokine lym·pho·kine (lĭm'fə-kīn')
n.
Any of various soluble substances, released by sensitized lymphocytes on contact with specific antigens, that act by stimulating activity of monocytes and macrophages.
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Main Entry: lym·pho·kine
Pronunciation: 'lim(p)-f&-"kIn
Function: noun
: any of various substances (as an interleukin) of low molecularweight that are not antibodies, are secreted by T cells in response to stimulation by antigens, and have a role (as the activation of macrophages or the enhancement or inhibition of antibodyproduction) in cell-mediated immunity
Main Entry: lym·pho·kine
Pronunciation: 'lim(p)-f&-"kIn
Function: noun
: any of various substances (as an interleukin) of low molecularweight that are not antibodies, are secreted by T cells in response to stimulation by antigens, and have a role (as the activation of macrophages or the enhancement or inhibition of antibodyproduction) in cell-mediated immunity
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