Exam 4: Cytokines Flashcards
1
Q
Interleukin-2
A
Activates lymphocytes Autocrine activity (activates T-cells to activate other T-cells)
2
Q
Interleukin-4
A
Antibody production
3
Q
Interleukin-17
A
Amplifies inflammation
Autoimmunity
4
Q
Interferon y
A
Activation of macrophages
Up regulation of HLA I and II expression
5
Q
Tumor necrosis factor a
A
Mediates inflammation
Prothrombic activity
6
Q
Interferon b
A
Immunomodulation (decrease IFNy production/T-cell proliferation/BBB permeability)
7
Q
Interleukin-1
A
Fever
