Cytokine Receptors and Signal Transduction Quiz

Cytokine receptors are responsible for signal transduction initiated by cytokine binding, which activates JAK (Janus kinase) and leads to phosphorylation of tyrosine. This phosphorylation allows for the binding of STAT (Signal transducers and activators of transcription), which then translocates to the cell's DNA and initiates transcription of specific target genes.

Cytokine receptors have unique high affinity subunits that are associated with the activation of the target cell.

SCF (Stem cell factor) plays a role in hematopoiesis, which is the process of blood cell formation.

<p>IL-1 (Interleukin 1) is involved in the innate immune response and can cause fever and capillary effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>IL-6 (Interleukin 6) is involved in the adaptive immune response via B cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers