monokine
/ˈmɑnoʊkaɪn/
noun
- A type of cytokine (a signaling protein) produced by monocytes or macrophages that helps regulate immune responses.
- The release of monokines is part of the body's natural defense against pathogens.
- Monokines play a key role in activating other immune cells during an infection.
- Researchers studied how monokines affect inflammation in the body.