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lymphokinesChemical messengers produced by lymphocytes that carry messages between the cells of the immune system (see immunity). Examples include interferon, which initiates defensive reactions to viruses, and the interleukins, which activate specific immune cells. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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tumor necrosis factor ; a lymphokine produced by activated T lymphocytes that it inhibits growth of tumors and blocks transformation of cells. tumor necrosis factor ; a lymphokine produced by activated T lymphocytes that it inhibits growth of tumors and blocks transformation of cells. IFN-γ A 21-25 kD glycoprotein lymphokine encoded on chromosome 12q and produced by activated T and NK cells; IFN-γ is antiviral, regulates class II MHC antigen expression, Fc receptors and immunoglobulin production and class switching, |
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