lym·pho·kine (l m f -k n )n. Any of various substances released by T cells that have been activated by antigens. They function in the immune response through a variety of actions, including stimulating the production of nonsensitized lymphocytes and activating macrophages. [lympho- + Greek k nein, to move; see kinin.] |
lymphokine [ˈlɪmfəʊˌkaɪn]
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(Medicine / Pathology) Immunol a protein, released by lymphocytes, that affects other cells involved in the immune response
| lymphokine (lmf-kn) Any of various cytokines released by T cells that have been activated by specific antigens. Lymphokines act as mediators in the immune response by activating macrophages and stimulating lymphocyte production. Interferon is a lymphokine. |
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| Noun | 1. | lymphokine - a cytokine secreted by helper T cells in response to stimulation by antigens and that acts on other cells of the immune system (as by activating macrophages) cytokine - any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system interleukin - any of several lymphokines that promote macrophages and killer T cells and B cells and other components of the immune system |
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