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monokine

n. (context protein English) A cytokine produced by monocytes (or macrophages)

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Monokine

A monokine is a type of cytokine produced primarily by monocytes and macrophages.

Some monokines are:

  • interleukin 1
  • tumor necrosis factor-alpha
  • alpha and beta interferon
  • colony stimulating factors