noun cytokine any of various proteins, secreted by cells, that carry signals to neighbouring cells. Cytokines include interferon 3
noun cytokine any of a group of molecules, including interferon, interleukin, and tumor necrosis factor, secreted by certain cells of the immune system which modulate certain cell functions associated with immune response 3
noun cytokine Any of a number of substances, such as interferon, interleukin, and growth factors, that are secreted by certain cells of the immune system and have an effect on other cells. 1
noun cytokine (biochemistry, immunology) Any of various small regulatory proteins that regulate the cells of the immune system. 0
