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What is the main function of cytokines?
What is the main function of cytokines?
- To promote muscle growth
- To regulate blood sugar levels
- To stimulate hair growth
- To regulate immune and inflammatory function (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a function of cytokines?
Which of the following is NOT a function of cytokines?
- Promoting wound healing
- Regulating immune function
- Regulating haematopoiesis
- Regulating blood pressure (correct)
Which cells produce and are acted upon by most cytokines?
Which cells produce and are acted upon by most cytokines?
- Leukocytes (correct)
- Platelets
- Neurons
- Red blood cells
Which of the following is NOT true about cytokines?
Which of the following is NOT true about cytokines?
How many families can cytokines be grouped into based on their structure?
How many families can cytokines be grouped into based on their structure?
Which cytokine acts as a hormone to promote RBC production?
Which cytokine acts as a hormone to promote RBC production?
Which of the following is a potential use for neurotrophic factors?
Which of the following is a potential use for neurotrophic factors?
Which of the following is a cytokine that acts as a hormone to promote red blood cell production?
Which of the following is a cytokine that acts as a hormone to promote red blood cell production?
What is the potential of cytokines in treating medical conditions?
What is the potential of cytokines in treating medical conditions?
Why might inhibiting the biological activity of cytokines be an effective therapy for certain conditions?
Why might inhibiting the biological activity of cytokines be an effective therapy for certain conditions?
Study Notes
- Cytokines are regulatory proteins that act as chemical communicators between cells.
- They regulate immune and inflammatory function, haematopoiesis, and wound healing.
- Most cytokines are produced by and act upon leukocytes.
- Cytokines can be grouped into six families based on their structure.
- Cytokines are biopharmaceuticals with potential to treat various medical conditions.
- Erythropoietin (EPO) is a cytokine that acts as a hormone to promote RBC production.
- Growth factors can promote wound healing and neurotrophic factors show promise in treating neurodegenerative diseases.
- Overproduction of certain cytokines can cause or exacerbate medical conditions.
- Inhibiting the biological activity of cytokines may provide effective therapies for certain conditions.
- Some cytokines have already gained approval for medical use and many more are undergoing clinical or preclinical trials.
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Test your knowledge on cytokines and their role in regulating immune and inflammatory function, haematopoiesis, and wound healing. Learn about the six families of cytokines, their potential as biopharmaceuticals, and their ability to treat various medical conditions. Explore how erythropoietin, growth factors, and neurotrophic factors play a role in promoting RBC production, wound healing, and treating neurodegenerative diseases. Discover how overproduction of certain cytokines can cause or
