11.03.1 Synthesis, Receptors and Actions
Cytokines are protein, peptide or glycoprotein molecules synthesised by many immune cells. Cytokines activate cell-surface receptors to initiate intracellular signalling cascades that alter cell function.
Cytokines are protein, peptide or glycoprotein molecules synthesised by many immune cells. Cytokines activate cell-surface receptors to initiate intracellular signalling cascades that alter cell function.