CYTOKINE
cytokine
(noun) any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
cytokine (plural cytokines)
(protein, immunology) Any of various small regulatory proteins that regulate the cells of the immune system.
Source: Wiktionary
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