cytokines
US /ˈsaɪ.təˌkaɪnz/
UK /ˈsaɪ.təˌkaɪnz/
复数名词
细胞因子
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.
免疫系统释放细胞因子以对抗感染。
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Certain cytokines can cause inflammation.
某些细胞因子可引起炎症。
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