Immunology- Cytokines and Antigens Flashcards
Erythropoietin
Main source: Endothelium
Classification: –
Receptor: EpoR
Target cell: Stem cells
Major function: RBC production
G-CSF
Classification: Pro-inflammatory
Main source: Fibroblasts, endothelium
Receptor: CD114
Target cell: Stem cells in BM
Major function: Granulocyte production
GM-CSF
Classification: Adaptive immunity
Main source: T cells, macrophages, fibroblasts
Receptor: CD116, CDw131
Target cell: Stem cells
Major function: Growth and differentiation of monocytes, and eosinophil, granulocytes production
IL-1
Classification: Pro-inflammatory
Main source: Macrophages, B cells, DCs
Receptor: CD121a
Target cell: B cells, NK cells, T-cells
Major function: Pyrogenic, pro-inflammatory, proliferation and differentiation, BM cell proliferation
There are two types: IL-1α and IL-1β (more active)
IL-2
Classification: Adaptive immunity
Main source: Th1 cells
Receptor: CD25
Target cell: Activated T and B cells, NK cells
Major function: Proliferation of B cells, activated T cells, NK cell function
IL-3
Classification: Adaptive immunity
Main source: T cells
Receptor: CD123, CDw131
Target cell: Stem cells
Major function: Hematopoietic precursor proliferation and differentiation
IL-4
Classification: Adaptive immunity
Main source: Th Cells
Receptor: CD124
Target cell: B cell, T cell, macrophages
Major function: Proliferation of B and cytotoxic T cells, enhances MHC class II expression, stimulates IgG and IgE production
IL-5
Classification: Adaptive immunity
Main source: Th2 Cells and mast cells
Receptor: CDw125, 131
Target cell: Eosinophils, B-cells
Major function: B-cell proliferation and maturation, stimulates IgA and IgM production
IL-6
Classification: Pro-inflammatory
Main source: Th Cells, macrophages, fibroblasts
Receptor: CD126, 130
Target cell: B-cells, plasma cells
Major function: B-cell differentiation
IL-7
Classification: Adaptive immunity
Main source: BM stromal cells, epithelial cells
Receptor: CD127
Target cell: Stem cells
Major function: B and T cell growth factor
IL-8
Classification: Pro-inflammatory
Main source: Macrophages
Receptor: IL-8R
Target cell: Neutrophils
Major function: Chemotaxis for neutrophils and T cells
IL-9
Classification: Adaptive immunity
Main source: T cells
Receptor: IL-9R, CD132
Target cell: T cells
Major function: Growth and proliferation
IL-10
Classification: Anti-inflammatory
Main source: T cells, B cells, macrophages
Receptor: CDw210
Target cell: B cells, macrophages
Major function: Inhibits cytokine production and mononuclear cell function
IL-11
Classification: Pro-inflammatory
Main source: BM stromal cells
Receptor: IL-11Ra, CD130
Target cell: B cells
Major function: Differentiation, induces acute phase proteins
IL-12
Classification: Anti-inflammatory
Main source: T cells, macrophages, monocytes
Receptor: CD212
Target cell: NK cells, macrophages, tumor cells
Major function: Activates NK cells, phagocyte cell activation, endotoxic shock, tumor cytotoxicity, cachexia