Cytokines are signalling proteins that help control inflammation in body
Types
Chemokines CXCL: which can direct immune cells toward infection part
Interferons- IFN: Interferons signal cells to put up their defenses against viruses invading your body.
Interleukins: IL-xx
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF): regulate inflammation in your body. TNF also signals to immune cells that kill tumor cells
Colony-stimulating factors (CSF): CSF signals hematopoietic stem cells to develop into specific cell types
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==Pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory== cytokines
pro: trigger inflammation. Coordinate body's immune response to fend off attackers, like germs
IL-1 (Interleukin-1): causes Fever and activates blood vessels to let immune cells enter tissue.
IL-6 (Interleukin-6): causes the liver to produce Acute Phase Proteins (like CRP). It also causes fever.
TNF-$\alpha$ (Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha): activates endothelial cells (blood vessel walls) and increases permeability. Excessive release can cause septic shock.
anti: lessen inflammation. Prevent an excessive immune respones that can lead to tissue damage
IL-10 (Interleukin-10): The primary "shut down" signal. It inhibits activated macrophages and reduces the production of the pro-inflammatory cytokines above.