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What are Interleukins A) ?
What are Interleukins B) ?
What are Chemokines?
IL-8
What are Interferons?
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What are Cytotoxic/Immunomodulators A) ?
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What is Cytotoxic/Immunomodulators B) ?
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What are Colony-Stimulating Factors A) ?
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What are Colony-Stimulating Factors B) ?
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Study Notes
Cytokine Classification Overview
- Cytokines are signaling proteins involved in immune responses and cell communication.
- They can be classified based on their functions and structural characteristics.
Interleukins A)
- Includes IL-1Alpha and IL-1Beta.
- Play roles in immune response regulation, inflammation, and cell activation.
Interleukins B)
- Comprises IL-2 to IL-30.
- Involved in various immune functions, including lymphocyte activation, differentiation, and proliferation.
Chemokines
- IL-8 is a primary example.
- Functions primarily as a chemotactic factor, attracting white blood cells to sites of inflammation.
Interferons
- Includes IFN-Alpha, IFN-Beta, and IFN-Gamma.
- Important in antiviral responses and modulation of immune responses.
Cytotoxic/Immunomodulators A)
- TNF-Alpha and TNF-Beta are key players.
- These are involved in inflammation, apoptosis, and the immune response to infections.
Cytotoxic/Immunomodulators B)
- TGF-Beta is an essential cytokine.
- Plays significant roles in immune regulation, promoting tissue healing, and controlling inflammation.
Colony-Stimulating Factors A)
- G-CSF (Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor) and GM-CSF (Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor).
- Stimulate the production of white blood cells in the bone marrow.
Colony-Stimulating Factors B)
- Includes IL-3 and IL-7.
- Important for hematopoiesis (formation of blood cells) and supporting lymphocyte development.
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