cytokines
US /ˈsaɪ.təˌkaɪnz/
UK /ˈsaɪ.təˌkaɪnz/
複数名詞
サイトカイン
a broad and loose category of small proteins (~5–20 kDa) that are important in cell signaling. They are peptides and cannot cross the lipid bilayer of cells to enter the cytoplasm. Cytokines have been shown to be involved in autocrine, paracrine and endocrine signaling as immunomodulating agents.
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The immune system releases cytokines to fight infection.
免疫系は感染と戦うためにサイトカインを放出する。
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Certain cytokines can cause inflammation.
特定のサイトカインは炎症を引き起こす可能性がある。
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