Preferred Label : Cytokine Degradation Process;
NCIt synonyms : Cytokine Degradation;
NCIt definition : Cytokine Degradation consists of conjugation, transport, oxidation, and/or proteolysis
of a class of soluble non-antibody paracrine or autocrine signaling glycoproteins
(cytokines) secreted by immune cells that regulate immune responses through high affinity
binding with specific receptors. Cytokines act as intercellular mediators regulating
immune and inflammatory responses. Activation enhances cell proliferation and differentiation,
secretion of other biologically active molecules, and responses to immune and inflammatory
stimuli.;
Origin ID : C40678;
UMLS CUI : C1511614;
Semantic type(s)
- biological_process_is_part_of_process
