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Cytokines are small signaling molecules of soluble glycoproteins released by immune cells and various other cells. They regulate immune response, support cell-to-cell communication and coordination, and trigger the migration of immune cells at the site of infection or inflammation. Some examples of cytokines include tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interferons, and interleukins (Dinarello, 2000).
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Ephi Lu. (2024). Cytokines. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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