Cytokines: Immune Mediators

CYTOKINES Cytokines are a diverse group of non-antibody proteins released by cells that act as intercellular mediators, especially in immune processes

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5. Redundancy -similar functions can be stimulated by different cytokines. Receptors for cytokines are heterodimers (sometimes heterotrimers) that can be grouped into families in which one subunit is common to all members of a given family.

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