Cytokines and Chemokines - Jerry - Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Enhances NADPH oxidase activity
A
TNF
INF-gamma
2
Q
Stimulus for secretion of C-reactive protein from hepatocytes (Inflammation)
A
IL-6
3
Q
In lung, mediator of allergic asthma
A
IL-13
4
Q
Hematopoiesis - important for both myeloid and lymphoid progenitor cell development
A
IL-3
5
Q
Growth factor (amplification) of Th17cells
A
IL-21
6
Q
Chemotactic for neutrophils
A
IL-17
Interleukin-8 (IL-8)(CXCL8) = Chemokine
7
Q
Proinflammatory
A
IL-17
IL-22
IL-23
8
Q
Activates mast cells
A
IL-33
9
Q
Plays a role in helminth infections (nematodes - round worms)
A
IL-13
10
Q
Hematopoiesis - differentiation of eosinophils
A
IL-5
