Cytokines: Characteristics and Functions

By inducing non-specific gene expression

Over long distances and long time spans

Over short distances and short time spans (correct)

By binding to non-specific membrane receptors

Polymers

Monomers (correct)

Dimers

Oligomers

By non-specific gene expression induction

By long-distance signaling

By binding to specific membrane receptors (correct)

By non-specific receptor binding

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<p>Through paracrine, autocrine, or endocrine signaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In a linear cascade, with each cytokine stimulating its target cells to secrete additional cytokines</p> Signup and view all the answers