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cytokine
cytokine A cytokine is an immune-system messenger involved in shaping T-helper cell development and regulating both adaptive and innate immune responses.
A cytokine is an immune-system messenger involved in shaping T-helper cell development and regulating both adaptive and innate immune responses. Some cytokines promote inflammation, while others can dampen immune activity and may have neuroprotective effects.