cytokine

Definition / meaning of cytokine

A substance that is made by cells of the immune system. Some cytokines can boost the immune response and others can suppress it. Cytokines can also be made in the laboratory by recombinant DNA technology and used in the treatment of various diseases, including cancer.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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