T cells and lymphokines

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Abstract
T lymphocytes are one of the richest sources of protein mediators Many of their effects, such as T cell help, growth stimulation, macrophage activation or suppression are caused by the release of these molecular mediators, which include the interleukins IL-2, IL-3, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, interferons α and β (IFNα and β), tumour necrosis factor (TNF), lymphotoxin (LT), granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and transforming growth factor β (TGFβ). These molecules are only produced transiently after activation of the cells, and the CD4 (cluster differentiation antigen 4) cells are the richest sources of cytokines.

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