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lymphokines

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lymphokines
(lim´fkīnz´),
n.pl the soluble substances, released by sensitized lymphocytes on contact with specific antigens, that help effect cellular immunity by stimulating activity of monocytes and macrophages. See also cytokine.


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The second type of reaction, ACD, is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction (type IV) thought to be a result of exposure to the accelerators, which can lead to the activation and release of lymphokines by sensitized T lymphocytes rather than to the latex itself (Atkins 1999).
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The stimulated macrophages secrete chemotactic factors such as lymphokines, which then attract T-helper (T4) lymphocytes.
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The lymphocytes then secrete powerful substances called lymphokines, which may speed up the progression of atherosclerosis, Villa speculates.
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