Chemokines Archives | Microbe Notes

8 Differences between cytokines and chemokines

July 8, 2020June 20, 2018 by Sagar Aryal

Differences between Cytokines and Chemokines Here are some differences: S.N. Characteristics Cytokines Chemokines 1. Definition Small proteins produced dominantly by immune cells which are important in cell signaling. Specific cytokines that are specially adapted for chemotaxis of cells. 2. Description A broad family of chemical messengers serving to bring about the immune response. They are chemotactic cytokines. 3. Size ~5–20 …

Cytokines- Mechanism of action and Functions

January 2, 2020May 9, 2018 by Sagar Aryal

Cytokines Cytokines are a family of small proteins that mediate an organism’s response to injury or infection. Cytokines operate by transmitting signals between cells in an organism. Minute quantities of cytokines are secreted, each by a single cell type, and regulatory functions in other cells by binding with specific receptors. Their interactions with the receptors produce secondary signals that inhibit …