Lymphokines

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Description

Lymphokines are a group of Cytokines manufactured endogenously by Lymphocytes.

 

Biological Function of Lymphokines

Immune System

 Lymphokines become operational during Inflammation.

 Lymphokines initiate interactions between Lymphocytes and various other cells and chemicals of the Immune System.

 

These Herbs may Enhance the Function of Lymphokines

 Echinacea may stimulate the production of Lymphokines by Lymphocytes (due to the Echinacin content of Echinacea). 

 Mistletoe - European may stimulate the production of Lymphokines by Lymphocytes (due to the Plenosol content of European Mistletoe).  [1]

 

Types of Lymphokines

 Interferons

 Interleukins

 

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