immune system - types of interleukins Flashcards
1
Q
IL-1
A
pro-inflammatory
reduces fever reaction
2
Q
IL-8
A
chemokine secreted by macrophages
used to recruit neutrophils
3
Q
IL-1 beta
A
activates vascular endothelium + lymphocytes
4
Q
IL-6
A
lymphocyte activation + increased antibody production
5
Q
what produces IL-6
A
macrophages and dendritic cells
6
Q
IL-12
A
activates NK cells
induces differentiation of CD4 T cells into TH1 cells
7
Q
IL-2
A
directly affects T-cells
8
Q
IL-10
A
resolution and healing
