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How do cytokines primarily act?
Over short distances and short time spans
What is the most common form of cytokines?
Monomers
How do cytokines initiate their actions?
By binding to specific membrane receptors
What is the typical range of concentration required for cytokine receptor binding?
pmol/L
How do cytokines act on target cells?
Through paracrine, autocrine, or endocrine signaling
What is the most common way cytokines are produced?
In a linear cascade, with each cytokine stimulating its target cells to secrete additional cytokines
Test your knowledge about the characteristics and functions of cytokines, including their molecular weight, mode of action, receptor binding, gene expression, and signaling pathways. Explore the role of cytokines in cellular communication and immune response.
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