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| Cytokines primarily produced by '''macrophages''': | | Cytokines primarily produced by '''macrophages''': |
| *GM-CSF (granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor)- stimulates growth and differentiation of granulocytes, macrophages, [[Neutrophils|neutrophils]] and eosinophils | | *GM-CSF (granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor)- stimulates growth and differentiation of granulocytes, macrophages, [[Neutrophils|neutrophils]] and eosinophils |
− | *IL-1 - stimulates TH<sub>2</sub> cells and acute phase response | + | *IL-1 - stimulates T<sub>H</sub>2 cells and acute phase response |
| *IL-6 - stimulates growth and differentiation of B and T cells and acute phase response | | *IL-6 - stimulates growth and differentiation of B and T cells and acute phase response |
− | *IL-12 - stimulates TH<sub>1</sub> cells | + | *IL-12 - stimulates T<sub>H</sub>1 cells |
| *IL-18 - stimulates IFN-gamma production by T cells and NK cells, favours Th1 response | | *IL-18 - stimulates IFN-gamma production by T cells and NK cells, favours Th1 response |
| *TNF-α - stimulates local inflammation and endothelial activation | | *TNF-α - stimulates local inflammation and endothelial activation |
− | Cytokines primarily produced by '''TH<sub>1</sub> cells''': | + | Cytokines primarily produced by '''T<sub>H</sub>1 cells''': |
| *IL-2 - stimulates proliferation and differentiation of T cells, activates NK cells and macrophages | | *IL-2 - stimulates proliferation and differentiation of T cells, activates NK cells and macrophages |
| *IFN-γ - activates macrophages, increases expression of MHC I and II molecules, increases antigen presentation | | *IFN-γ - activates macrophages, increases expression of MHC I and II molecules, increases antigen presentation |
| *TNF-β - stimlulates killing mechanisms in T and B cells and endothelial activation | | *TNF-β - stimlulates killing mechanisms in T and B cells and endothelial activation |
− | Cytokines primarily produced by '''TH<sub>2</sub> cells''': | + | Cytokines primarily produced by '''T<sub>H</sub>2 cells''': |
− | *IL-4 - activates B cells and [[IgE]] switch, supresses Th1 cells | + | *IL-4 - activates B cells and [[IgE]] switch, supresses T<sub>H</sub>1 cells |
| *IL-5 - stimulates eosinophil growth and differentiation | | *IL-5 - stimulates eosinophil growth and differentiation |
| *IL-10 - suppresses macrophage functions | | *IL-10 - suppresses macrophage functions |
− | Although [[Neutrophils|neutrophils]] produce a lower amount of cytokines per cell than other immune cell types, they are often the first and most common cell type present at sites of infection. This makes them a physiologically important source of cytokines, such as IL-12. | + | Although [[Neutrophils|neutrophils]] produce a lower amount of cytokines per cell than other immune cell types, they are often the first and most common cell type present at sites of infection. This makes them a physiologically important source of cytokines, such as IL-12. [[Eosinophils|Eosinophils]] and [[Mast Cells|Mast cells]] also produce a number of cytokines that are important in the immunology of [[Immunity to Parasites|parasites]] and the pathology of allergic reactions. |
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| ==Chemokines== | | ==Chemokines== |
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| *Lymphoid trafficking | | *Lymphoid trafficking |
| *Wound healing | | *Wound healing |
− | *TH<sub>1</sub>/TH<sub>2</sub> development | + | *T<sub>H</sub>1/T<sub>H</sub>2/T<sub>H</sub>17 development |
| *Angiogenesis/angiostasis | | *Angiogenesis/angiostasis |
| *Lymphoid organ development | | *Lymphoid organ development |
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| *''S. aureus''- produces enterotoxins and toxic-shock syndrome toxin | | *''S. aureus''- produces enterotoxins and toxic-shock syndrome toxin |
| *''M. arthritidis'' | | *''M. arthritidis'' |
− | The large number of T cells activated by such toxins (between 5-25% of all T cells, compared to less than 0.01% activated towards conventional antigens) means an excessive amount of cytokines produced, such as IL-1 and TNF. These elevated amounts cause the same systemic reactions as seen in bacterial septic shock. | + | *''S. pyogenes'' |
| + | The large number of T cells activated by such toxins (between 5-25% of all T cells, compared to less than 0.01% activated towards conventional antigens) means an excessive amount of cytokines produced, such as IL-1 and TNF. These elevated amounts cause the same systemic reactions as seen in bacterial septic shock. |
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| ===Lymphoid and myeloid cancers=== | | ===Lymphoid and myeloid cancers=== |
| The excessive production of cytokines has been linked to some types of cancer, e.g. IL-6 has been shown to be secreted by myeloma cells, plasmacytoma cells and cervical and bladder cancer cells. IL-6 is known to act in an autocrine manner to stimulate cell proliferation. | | The excessive production of cytokines has been linked to some types of cancer, e.g. IL-6 has been shown to be secreted by myeloma cells, plasmacytoma cells and cervical and bladder cancer cells. IL-6 is known to act in an autocrine manner to stimulate cell proliferation. |