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lymphokine
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lymphokine [′limĀ·fə‚kīn]
(immunology)
A cytokine released from T lymphocytes after contact with an antigen.


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Cytokines have been given a variety of names throughout the years including chemokines, monokines, interferons, interleukins, lymphotoxins, lymphokines, and leukokines.
Cytokines--Include lymphokines, monokines, and other polypeptides that regulate immunologic, inflammatory, and reparative host responses.
Helper T-cells produce powerful chemicals, called lymphokines, that mobilize other immune system substances and cells.
 
 
 
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