lymphokine

lym·pho·kine   (lĭm'fə-kīn')    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.]

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

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.

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.