Cytokines Flashcards
1
Q
Which cytokine is part of the innate and adaptive immunity?
A
IFN-gamma
2
Q
Which is the most important cytokine acting in inflammation?
A
TNF-alpha
3
Q
What causes high amounts of TNF-alpha?
A
Produces Septic Shock
4
Q
Which cytokine is the main mediator agaisnt intracellular pathogens?
A
IL-12
5
Q
Which cytokine stimulates the production of IFN-gamma?
A
IL-12
6
Q
What cytokine is released upon viral infection?
A
IFN alpha and IFN beta
TYPE I IFNs
7
Q
Which cytokine is the T cell growth factor?
A
IL-2
8
Q
Which is the main cytokine mediating macrophage activation?
A
IFN gamma
Type II IFN
