Monokine
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A monokine is a type of cytokine[1] produced primarily by monocytes and macrophages.
Some monokines are:
- interleukin 1 [citation needed]
- tumor necrosis factor-alpha [citation needed]
- alpha and beta interferon [2]
- colony stimulating factors [2]
Functions
Monokines released from macrophages can attract neutrophils, via the process chemotaxis.
See also
References
- ^ Monokines at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
- ^ a b Julius M. Cruse; Robert Edwin Lewis (20 April 2009). Illustrated dictionary of immunology. CRC Press. pp. 208–. ISBN 978-0-8493-7987-1. Retrieved 24 April 2011.
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