Proinflammatory cytokine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009528",
  "term": "Proinflammatory cytokine",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A signaling protein secreted by immune cells that promotes inflammation and immune cell activation. These cytokines mediate communication between cells during an immune response, contributing to host defense against pathogens and tissue repair. Examples include interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6).",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cytokine"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1235 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/proinflammatory-cytokine/"
}