Lymphokines

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Mediators of cell-mediated immunity that belong to the cytokines. Factors released by B- and T-lymphocytes after unspecific or specific activation and acting on different cell systems (macrophages, lymphocytes, granulocytes, growth factors). This also includes interferons. The lymphokines lead to the regular course or to the strengthening of the defence of an organism against antigens of various kinds.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer