cytokine
cytokine Any soluble factor secreted by cells of the lymphoid system that acts as a signal to other lymphoid cells. There are two categories: lymphokines, secreted by lymphocytes; and monokines, secreted by macrophages. However, certain cytokines, notably interferons and interleukins, are secreted by both lymphocytes and macrophages.
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