[LEC] interleukins and cytokines from bff Flashcards

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IL-1

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Pro-inflammatory; induces fever and activates endothelial cells.

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IL-2

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Stimulates T cell proliferation and survival.

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IL-3

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Supports hematopoiesis; growth of myeloid progenitors.

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IL-4

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Promotes Th2 differentiation; induces B cell class switching to IgE.

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IL-5

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Stimulates eosinophil growth and activation; promotes IgA production.

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IL-6

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Induces acute-phase proteins and fever; B cell differentiation.

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IL-7

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T and B cell development in the bone marrow.

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IL-8 (CXCL8)

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Acts as a chemokine to recruit neutrophils.

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IL-9

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Mast cell activation; supports Th2 responses.

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IL-10

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Anti-inflammatory; inhibits Th1 responses and cytokine production.

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IL-11

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Megakaryocyte and platelet development.

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IL-12

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Promotes Th1 differentiation; activates NK cells.

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IL-13

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Similar to IL-4; promotes IgE production and mucus secretion.

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IL-15

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NK cell development and memory CD8⁺ T cell maintenance.

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IL-17

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Induces inflammation and recruits neutrophils (produced by Th17).

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IL-18

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Stimulates IFN-γ production by NK and T cells.

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IL-21

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Helps B cells; supports Tfh cell function.

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IL-22

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Maintains epithelial barrier and promotes antimicrobial peptides.

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IL-23

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Maintains and expands Th17 cells.

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IL-27

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Regulates T cell responses; both stimulatory and inhibitory effects.

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IL-33

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Activates ILC2s; promotes Th2 responses.

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TNF-α

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Key pro-inflammatory cytokine; induces fever and recruits immune cells.

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TNF-β (lymphotoxin)

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Lymphoid organ development and cytotoxic functions.

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IFN-α and IFN-β

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Antiviral responses; increase MHC I expression and activate NK cells.

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IFN-γ

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Activates macrophages; enhances antigen presentation; Th1 cytokine.

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TGF-β

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Immunoregulation; induces Tregs and suppresses immune activation.

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GM-CSF

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Differentiation of granulocytes and macrophages.

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M-CSF

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Stimulates monocyte and macrophage development.