#cytokine any of various proteins secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system
supertype: #protein any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of long chains of polypeptides
subtype: #tumor_necrosis_factor__tumour_necrosis_factor__TNF a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells (monocytes and macrophages); has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation (as in rheumatoid arthritis)
subtype: #lymphokine a cytokine secreted by helper T cells in response to stimulation by antigens and that play a role in cell-mediated immunity
subtype: #interleukin any of several lymphokines that promote macrophages and killer T cells and B cells and other components of the immune system
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