Cytokine at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Cytokine? A member of a family of proteins released by cells that act on other cells through specific receptors. Cytokines control cell growth and differentiation, and regulate immune and inflammatory responses. Examples of cytokines include growth factors, colony

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