cytokine

• Substance protéique (ou glycoprotéique) sécrétée par certaines cellules, notamment du système immunitaire, qui agit comme messager entre les cellules et régule les réactions immunitaires, l'inflammation, la prolifération ou la différenciation cellulaires.

A noun referring to any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system.

1. Immune system proteinC1formalmedical

   Any of various small protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that regulate immune responses and cell signaling.

   Cytokine (protéine du système immunitaire)

   • Cytokines play a crucial role in coordinating the body's response to infection.
   • An overproduction of certain cytokines can lead to inflammation.
   • Researchers are studying how cytokines affect autoimmune diseases.