Adaptive immunity - Cell-mediated Immunity (CMI) - Cytokines involved in CMI

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INF-gamma (Interferon gamma)

- Activates NK-cells
- stimulates IL-1beta and IL2 and antibody production
- activates lysozome production in macrophages
- Oxygen-dependent killing stimulation

TNFa (Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha)

Kills cells (produced by T cells and other cells; Also a pyrogen

CSF (Colony Stimulating Factor)

Induces differentiation and division of phagocytes

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