Macrophages release various cytokines in innate immunity. Name the function of the following cytokines: Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)

Macrophages release various cytokines in innate immunity. Name the function of the following cytokines: Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)


Answer: 

Induces the inflammatory response


lnterleukm-1 (IL-1)

Induces fever, which enhances the immune response


Interleukin-6 (IL-6)

Induces the acute-phase response


Interleukin-8 (IL-8)

Chemotactic factor neutrophils


Interlukin-12 (IL-12)

Activates NK and Th1 cells


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