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Cytokine Signaling Process

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Any process which promotes expression of cytokine proteins, their subsequent secretion, binding to their cognate receptors or intracellular signaling, and results in functional responses in the immune system. This process is involved in regulating active populations of specific immune cell types, as well as coordinating systemic responses to pathogenic infection. [ ]

Term info

Label

Cytokine Signaling Process

Synonyms
  • Cytokine Activation
  • Cytokine Signaling Process
Legacy Concept Name

Cytokine_Activation

Preferred Name

Cytokine Signaling Process

Semantic Type

Physiologic Function

UMLS CUI

C1511613

code

C40584