Unlock New Insights with Cytokine ELISA Kits

Cytokines are small proteins that play a crucial role in cell signalling. They act as messengers between cells, regulating various immune responses, inflammation, and communication among cells of the immune system.

Produced by a wide range of cells, including immune cells (such as macrophages, lymphocytes, and dendritic cells), as well as endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and others, cytokines regulate and coordinate immune responses, inflammation, and various physiological functions.

Cytokines function by binding to specific receptors on target cells, transmitting signals that can lead to changes in gene expression, cell proliferation, differentiation, migration, and cell death. They help regulate the intensity and duration of immune responses, playing roles in both innate and adaptive immunity.

Some examples of cytokines include interleukins, interferons, Tumour Necrosis Factors (TNFs), chemokines, and growth factors. Each type of cytokine has distinct functions and plays a critical role in maintaining normal physiological processes and responding to different challenges faced by the body, such as infections or tissue damage.