cytokine

ˌsɪtə'kɪn

n. any of various protein molecules secreted by cells of the immune system that serve to regulate the immune system

细胞活素

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BNC 频率

23,305

使用频率

cyto- 意为细胞，源自希腊语 kytos，-kine 来自希腊语 kinesis，意为运动或作用。可以理解为“细胞的作用”。

例句

1. Cytokines play an important role in the immune response.

细胞因子在免疫反应中起着重要作用。

2. High levels of certain cytokines can indicate inflammation in the body.

某些细胞因子的高水平可能表明身体有炎症。

3. Researchers are studying how cytokines affect the development of diseases.

研究人员正在研究细胞因子如何影响疾病的发展。