Cytokine receptor

A Cytokine receptor (pronounced: /ˈsaɪtoʊkaɪn rɪˈsɛptər/) is a type of protein that is found on the surface of cells and is capable of binding to cytokines.

Etymology

The term "Cytokine receptor" is derived from the Greek words "kytos" meaning "hollow, as a cell or container", "kine" meaning "movement", and "receptor" which comes from the Latin "receptus", meaning "received".

Function

Cytokine receptors are crucial for the function of the immune system. They allow cells to communicate with each other and coordinate immune responses. When a cytokine binds to its corresponding receptor, it triggers a series of events inside the cell that can lead to various outcomes, such as cell growth, differentiation, or death.

Types

There are several types of cytokine receptors, including interleukin receptors, interferon receptors, and tumor necrosis factor receptors. Each type of receptor binds to a specific group of cytokines.

Related Terms

Cytokines: Proteins that are produced by cells and act as messengers between cells.
Interleukins: A type of cytokine that is produced by leukocytes and is involved in various immune responses.
Interferons: A group of signaling proteins that are made and released by host cells in response to the presence of several viruses.
Tumor Necrosis Factor: A cell signaling protein (cytokine) involved in systemic inflammation and is one of the cytokines that make up the acute phase reaction.

External links

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