Cytokines
Description
Cytokines are a group of substances secreted by Cells of the Immune System.
Biological Functions of Cytokines
Immune System
Cytokines stimulate the Immune System's Cells to grow, replicate and become more active, thereby assisting any battles against Antigens.
Cytokines attract other cells of the Immune System to the site of and help to "orchestrate" the healing and repair of injuries and inflammations.
Skin
Cytokines secreted by Macrophages are involved in the healing of Wounds - they stimulate Fibroblasts to increase the synthesis of Collagen and Elastin.
These Substances may Regulate Cytokines Production
Enzymes
In most instances, supplemental Proteases may regulate the production of various Cytokines (depending on the individual situation, Proteases may increase production of certain Cytokines in localized areas of the body and/or decrease production of certain Cytokines in other areas of the body).
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