Cytokine Suppression

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Cytokine Suppression Definition

Through increased degradation, or decreased production or receptor binding, Cytokine Suppression involves interference with, or restraint of, the activity of a class of soluble non-antibody paracrine or autocrine signaling glycoproteins (cytokines) secreted by immune cells that regulate immune responses through high affinity binding with specific receptors. Cytokines act as intercellular mediators regulating immune and inflammatory responses. Suppression decreases cell proliferation and differentiation, secretion of other biologically active molecules, and responses to immune and inflammatory stimuli.

Cytokine Suppression Synonyms

Terms in Cytokine Suppression category

Colony Stimulating Factor Suppression
Interferon Suppression
Interleukin Suppression
Tumor Necrosis Factor Suppression