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Introduction to cytokines Categories of CKs Biological function of CKs Cytokine receptor Clinical application of cytokines Introduction to cytokines Cytokine (CK) Cytokines are small soluble proteins that mediate immune and inflammatory reactions and are responsible for communications between leukocytes and other cells. Cytokines work by binding to a target cell. Therefore, for a cytokine to have an effect, two things have to occur: The cytokine needs to be present there The target cell needs to have a receptor on its surface Therefore, regulation can occur at either step. General prope