Soluble factors released from lymphocytes that transmit signals for growth and differentiation of various cell types.
Peptides and proteins secreted by (immune system response) stimulated T cells. These hormone-like (peptide and protein) molecules direct the movements and activities of other cells in the immune system. Some examples of lymphokines are interleukin-1, interleukin-2, tumor necrosis factor (TNF), gamma interferon, colony stimulating factors, macrophage chemotactic factor, and lymphocyte growth factor. The suffix “-kine” comes from the Greek word kinesis, meaning movement.
Chemical messengers produced by T cells and B cells.
A protein produced by lymphocytes that has an effect on other cells in the immune system.
Chemicals released from activated lymphocytes that help mediate various aspects of the immune response. Common lymphokines include the interleukins and gamma interferon.
Any of a number of proteins released by lymphocytes (e.g., interleukin, interferon).
Polypeptides produced by lymphocytes as part of their immune response to an antigen; their function is to communicate with other cells of the immune system. Some lymphokines stimulate B-cells to differentiate into antibody-producing plasma cells; others stimulate T-lymphocytes to proliferate; other lymphokines become interferons.
A cytokine released by lymphocytes, including many of the interleukins, gamma interferon, tumor necrosis factor beta, and chemokines.