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cytokines

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g-IFN
Stimulates macrophages. Creates histeocytes in granuloma formation.
IL-1
pro-inflammatory. CAUSES FEVER. secreted by macrophages.
IL-10
Inhibits Th1
IL-11
stimulates megakaryocytes-->platelets
IL-12
Activates NK and Th1 cells. Secreted by macrophages (and B cells)
IL-2
Activates T-cells
IL-3  
Growth and differentiation of bone marrow
IL-4
Growth of B-cells. IgE and IgG class switching.
IL-5
Differentiation of B-cells. IgA class switching. activation of eosinophils.
IL-6
Stimulates production of acute phase reactants. Secreted by macrophages (and Th)
IL-8
Neutrophil chemotactic factor
secreted by macrophages?
IL-1, IL-6, IL-12, TNF-a
TGF-B  
anti-inflamatory
TNF-a
increase IL-2 receptor synth; increase b-cell proliferation; attract and activate neutrophils; stimulate dendritic migration to lymph node.

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